US Bridges

Sc 183 over Little Cane Creek

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI N of Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000000744

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 183 over Little Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 183 over Little Cane Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936, 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,586 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 183
CrossesLittle Cane Creek
Location3.0 MI N of Walhalla
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates34.7988, -83.03609
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,586 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 183 over Little Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 183 over Little 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 Little Cane Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 183 over Little Cane Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 183 over Little Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.