US Bridges

Sc 215 over Crane Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000002826

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 215 over Crane Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 215 over Crane Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 103 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,433 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 215
CrossesCrane Creek
Location5 MI N of Columbia
RouteState Highway 215
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.06441, -81.04883
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic13,433 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$287,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 215 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Sc 215 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 2025.

How much traffic does Sc 215 over Crane Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 215 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 215 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.