Sc 215 over Fairforest Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, South Carolina · 5.3 MI NW of Union · Structure no. 000000000000467
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 284 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 215 over Fairforest Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 215 over Fairforest Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,358 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 215 over Fairforest Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Sc 215 over Fairforest Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 215 over Fairforest Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sc 215 over Fairforest Creek?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 215 over Fairforest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.