US Bridges

Sc 215 over Burgess Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 7 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000000306

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 215 over Burgess Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 215 over Burgess Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,290 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 215
CrossesBurgess Creek
Location7 MI NW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates34.09044, -81.0816
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,290 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 215 over Burgess Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Sc 215 over Burgess Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 215 over Burgess Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 215 over Burgess Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 215 over Burgess Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.