Sc 121 over Red Bank Creek
FairSaluda County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI S of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000001132
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 121 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 121 over Red Bank Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 85 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,042 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 121 over Red Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Sc 121 over Red Bank 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 121 over Red Bank Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Sc 121 over Red Bank Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 121 over Red Bank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.