US Bridges

Sc 324 over Fishing Creek

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI S of York · Structure no. 000000000001587

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 324 over Fishing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 324 over Fishing Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 77 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 324
CrossesFishing Creek
Location3.0 MI S of York
RouteState Highway 324
CountyYork County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.96319, -81.20612
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 324 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Sc 324 over Fishing 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 324 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 324 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 324 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.