US Bridges

Sc 150 over Fairforest Creek

Poor

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0MI SW of Pacolet · Structure no. 000000000007737

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 150 over Fairforest Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 150 over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 150
CrossesFairforest Creek
Location5.0MI SW of Pacolet
RouteState Highway 150
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.83749, -81.78341
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 150 over Fairforest Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 150 over Fairforest 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sc 150 over Fairforest Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 150 over Fairforest Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 150 over Fairforest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.