US Bridges

Sc 381 over Three Creeks

Good

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 1 Mie of Blenheim · Structure no. 000000000008903

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 381 over Three Creeks is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 381 over Three Creeks in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 381
CrossesThree Creeks
Location1 Mie of Blenheim
RouteState Highway 381
Coordinates34.51089, -79.64462
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 381 over Three Creeks built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 381 over Three Creeks in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 381 over Three Creeks carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 381 over Three Creeks?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 381 over Three Creeks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.