Sc 18 over Pacolet River
FairUnion County, South Carolina · Cherokee CO LN · Structure no. 000000000000640
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 736 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 18 over Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 18 over Pacolet River in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 92 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.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,193 by 2043. The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 18 over Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Sc 18 over Pacolet River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 18 over Pacolet River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sc 18 over Pacolet River?
The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 18 over Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.