US Bridges

Sc 210 over Cow Castle Creek

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 1MI E of Bowman · Structure no. 000000000001117

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 210 over Cow Castle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 210 over Cow Castle Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 210
CrossesCow Castle Creek
Location1MI E of Bowman
RouteState Highway 210
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.35513, -80.66809
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,263 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 210 over Cow Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 210 over Cow Castle 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 210 over Cow Castle Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 210 over Cow Castle Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 210 over Cow Castle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.