Sc 56 over Dutchman Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 11.0 MI E Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000000362
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 56 over Dutchman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 56 over Dutchman Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,988 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 56 over Dutchman Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 56 over Dutchman 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 56 over Dutchman Creek carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 56 over Dutchman Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 56 over Dutchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.