US Bridges

Sc 202 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 12.4 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000000741

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 202 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 202 over Rocky Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 202
CrossesRocky Creek
Location12.4 MI SE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 202
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.22571, -81.41024
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,752 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 202 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 202 over Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 202 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 202 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 202 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.