US Bridges

Sc 395 over Br to Scotts Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · Newberry City Limits · Structure no. 000000000006746

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 395 over Br to Scotts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 395 over Br to Scotts Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,499 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesSc 395
CrossesBr to Scotts Creek
LocationNewberry City Limits
RouteState Highway 395
Coordinates34.27664, -81.62238
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,499 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 395 over Br to Scotts Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 395 over Br to Scotts 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 395 over Br to Scotts Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 395 over Br to Scotts Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 395 over Br to Scotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.