Sc 261 over Rafting Creek
FairSumter County, South Carolina · 3 MI S of Rembert · Structure no. 000000000001575
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 261 over Rafting Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 261 over Rafting 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,336 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rafting 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 Rafting 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 261 over Rafting Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sc 261 over Rafting Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 261 over Rafting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.