Sc 8 over Rices Creek
PoorPickens County, South Carolina · 3MI NW of Easley · Structure no. 000000000000115
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 8 over Rices Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 8 over Rices Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 105 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,542 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 8 over Rices Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Sc 8 over Rices Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 8 over Rices Creek carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sc 8 over Rices Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 8 over Rices Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.