US Bridges

Sc 183 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 3 MI E of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000002410

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 183 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 183 over Wolf Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,795 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesSc 183
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3 MI E of Pickens
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates34.88493, -82.65466
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,795 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 183 over Wolf 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 183 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 183 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 183 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.