US Bridges

Sc 261 over Little Rafting Creek

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · 4 MI S of Rembert · Structure no. 000000000006941

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 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 Little Rafting Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 261 over Little Rafting Creek in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1977, 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. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 261
CrossesLittle Rafting Creek
Location4 MI S of Rembert
RouteState Highway 261
Coordinates34.03857, -80.53577
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 261 over Little Rafting Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Sc 261 over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 261 over Little Rafting Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 261 over Little Rafting Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 261 over Little Rafting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.