Sc 56 over Little Chinquepin Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · City of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000661
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 56 over Little Chinquepin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 56 over Little Chinquepin Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 91 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 6 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,820 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 94 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 56 over Little Chinquepin Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Sc 56 over Little Chinquepin 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 56 over Little Chinquepin Creek carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sc 56 over Little Chinquepin Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 56 over Little Chinquepin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.