US Bridges

Colonels Creek Rd. over Colonels Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · N Chaingang RD Btn R/26D · Structure no. DAPTRAJAC0U4471

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Colonels Creek Rd. over Colonels Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colonels Creek Rd. over Colonels Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColonels Creek Rd.
CrossesColonels Creek
LocationN Chaingang RD Btn R/26D
Coordinates34.02507, -80.74594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonels Creek Rd. over Colonels Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonels Creek Rd. over Colonels 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Colonels Creek Rd. over Colonels Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Colonels Creek Rd. over Colonels Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Colonels Creek Rd. over Colonels Creek?

It is owned by the Army.