US Bridges

Sc 72 over Cox Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI E of Carlisle · Structure no. 000000000000365

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 over Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 72 over Cox Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 96 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,742 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 72
CrossesCox Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Carlisle
RouteState Highway 72
CountyUnion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.59538, -81.44199
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,742 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$106,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 72 over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Sc 72 over Cox 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Sc 72 over Cox Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 over Cox Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.