Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek
PoorYork County, South Carolina · 4.1 MI N of Newport · Structure no. 000000000006818
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,771 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 274 over Big Allison Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 274 over Big Allison 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek carry?
About 8,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 274 over Big Allison Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.