Sc 121 over Persimmon Creek
GoodSaluda County, South Carolina · 6.3 MI NE of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000000259
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 121 over Persimmon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 121 over Persimmon Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,565 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 121 over Persimmon Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 121 over Persimmon 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 121 over Persimmon Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Sc 121 over Persimmon Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 121 over Persimmon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.