S-45-74 over Turkey Creek
FairWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI S Nesmith · Structure no. 000000000003548
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-74 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-45-74 over Turkey Creek in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-45-74 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is S-45-74 over Turkey 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-45-74 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-45-74 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-74 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.