US Bridges

Sc 215 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Union County, South Carolina · Town of Buffalo · Structure no. 000000000000171

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 215 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 215 over Buffalo Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 101 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,781 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 215
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationTown of Buffalo
RouteState Highway 215
CountyUnion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.72314, -81.67612
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,781 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 215 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Sc 215 over Buffalo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 215 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 215 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 215 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.