US Bridges

Sc 72 over Cane Creek

Good

Union County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI W of Carlisle · Structure no. 000000000002268

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 72 over Cane Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,046 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 72
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Carlisle
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates34.57834, -81.48338
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,046 by 2043
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 72 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 72 over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 72 over Cane Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.