US Bridges

Sc 215 over Nipper Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 10 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000000307

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 215 over Nipper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 215 over Nipper 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 215
CrossesNipper Creek
Location10 MI NW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 215
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.14081, -81.1
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Nipper 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 Nipper 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 215 over Nipper Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 215 over Nipper Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 215 over Nipper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.