US Bridges

Sc 56 over Pages Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 15.4 MI S W of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000000567

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 56 over Pages Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 56 over Pages Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 56
CrossesPages Creek
Location15.4 MI S W of Newberry
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates34.22475, -81.87747
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,339 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 56 over Pages Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 56 over Pages Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 56 over Pages Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sc 56 over Pages Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 56 over Pages Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.