Sc 261 over Beech Creek
FairSumter County, South Carolina · 12 MI W of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000001574
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 261 over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 261 over Beech Creek in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 77 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 261 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Sc 261 over Beech 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 261 over Beech Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 261 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 261 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.