Sc 48 over Toms Creek
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · Town of Gadsden · Structure no. 000000000001269
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 48 over Toms Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 48 over Toms Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 48 over Toms Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 48 over Toms 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 48 over Toms Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Sc 48 over Toms Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 48 over Toms Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.