Sc 215 over Big Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadRichland County, South Carolina · 12 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000000308
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 215 over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 215 over Big Cedar Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 215 over Big Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Sc 215 over Big Cedar 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Sc 215 over Big Cedar Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 215 over Big Cedar Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 215 over Big Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.