US Bridges

Sc 48 EB over Gills Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000000305

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 48 EB over Gills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 48 EB over Gills Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 97 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,358 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 48 EB
CrossesGills Creek
Location5 MI SE of Columbia
RouteState Highway 48
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.94792, -80.98896
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2023)
Projected traffic7,358 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 48 EB over Gills Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sc 48 EB over Gills 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 48 EB over Gills Creek carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 48 EB over Gills Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 48 EB over Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.