Sc 48 over Mill Creek
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 8 MI SE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000001265
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 48 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 48 over Mill Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 83 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 48 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Sc 48 over Mill 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 over Mill Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 48 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 48 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.