US Bridges

Sc 183 over Cane Creek

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI NE of Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000000742

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 183 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 183 over Cane Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,614 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 183
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.0 MI NE of Walhalla
RouteState Highway 183
CountyOconee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77331, -83.06116
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,614 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$744,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 183 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Sc 183 over Cane 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 Cane Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 183 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 183 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.