US Bridges

Sc 183 over Colonels Fork Creek

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI N of Westminster · Structure no. 000000000000569

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 183 over Colonels Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 183 over Colonels Fork Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 183
CrossesColonels Fork Creek
Location2.0 MI N of Westminster
RouteState Highway 183
CountyOconee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.68591, -83.08425
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,942 by 2043
Trucks7%
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$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 183 over Colonels Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Sc 183 over Colonels Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 183 over Colonels Fork Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 183 over Colonels Fork Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 183 over Colonels Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.