US Bridges

Sc 114 over Sandy Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Union County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI S of Cherokeeco LN · Structure no. 000000000002095

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 114 over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 114 over Sandy Run Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2025. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 114
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Cherokeeco LN
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates34.86972, -81.63222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2025
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 114 over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 114 over Sandy Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 114 over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 114 over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 114 over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.