Sc 215 over Little River
PoorRichland County, South Carolina · 15 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000000310
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 215 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 215 over Little River in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, 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.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 215 over Little River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Sc 215 over Little River 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 Little River carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 215 over Little River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 215 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.