US Bridges

Sc 213 over Crims Creek

FairPosted for load

Newberry County, South Carolina · 15.8 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000005351

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 213 over Crims Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 213 over Crims Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 213
CrossesCrims Creek
Location15.8 MI SE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 213
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.24542, -81.34199
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,942 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$687,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 213 over Crims Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 213 over Crims 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Sc 213 over Crims Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 213 over Crims Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 213 over Crims Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.