US 21 over Crane Creek
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000002610
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 21 over Crane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 21 over Crane Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,230 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 41 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 21 over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is US 21 over Crane 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 21 over Crane Creek carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 21 over Crane Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 21 over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.