US Bridges

Sc 49 over Shoals Creek

Fair

Union County, South Carolina · City of Union · Structure no. 000000000000582

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 49 over Shoals Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 49 over Shoals Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 49
CrossesShoals Creek
LocationCity of Union
RouteState Highway 49
CountyUnion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.70267, -81.65065
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,358 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 49 over Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 49 over Shoals 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 49 over Shoals Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 49 over Shoals Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 49 over Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.