US Bridges

Sc 121 over Kings Creek

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 7.7 MI NE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001891

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 121 over Kings Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 121 over Kings Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 73 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,452 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 121
CrossesKings Creek
Location7.7 MI NE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 121
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.38201, -81.5758
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,452 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 121 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Sc 121 over Kings 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 121 over Kings Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sc 121 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 121 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.