US Bridges

Compass Rd. over Colonels Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Richland County, South Carolina · NW Scng Ctr in Range 31D · Structure no. DAPTRAJAC0V3351

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2017
Type
Other
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Compass Rd. over Colonels Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron other carrying Compass Rd. over Colonels Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCompass Rd.
CrossesColonels Creek
LocationNW Scng Ctr in Range 31D
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.01154, -80.7364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2017
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Compass Rd. over Colonels Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Compass Rd. over Colonels Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2017.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Compass Rd. over Colonels Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Compass Rd. over Colonels Creek?

It is owned by the Army.