Historic Bridges in South Carolina
1,282 bridges built before 1951 in South Carolina still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 1,282 bridges in South Carolina built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKY BOTTOM CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1932 | 94 | 700 |
| TRIB TO ROCKY BOTTOM CRK | South Carolina | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 500 |
| TRIB TO LAWSONS FORK | South Carolina | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 24,400 |
| LAWSON FORK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 13,250 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11,500 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK #1 | South Carolina | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,200 |
| BAY SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,700 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,600 |
| TRIB TO GENEROSTEE CR | South Carolina | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,600 |
| SOUTH EDISTO RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,150 |
| THICKETTY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,300 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1933 | 93 | 9,700 |
| MEADOW PRONG BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,400 |
| CARTER BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,400 |
| IRON SPRING SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,400 |
| BOLD BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 150 |
| SHARPS BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,600 |
| COOPER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,400 |
| SOUTH EDISTO RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,100 |
| WILEY CANE CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1933 | 93 | 900 |
| PACOLET RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 750 |
| FISHING CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,600 |
| MILL CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,100 |
| MILL BR | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,700 |
| NEWMAN BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,700 |
| NS | South Carolina | Good | 1934 | 92 | 41,300 |
| NS RR | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 41,300 |
| P AND N RR. | South Carolina | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 41,300 |
| TRIB TO REEDY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 24,600 |
| BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,500 |
| COTTINGHAM CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,000 |
| HAGINS SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,000 |
| NS RR | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,000 |
| TOWN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,100 |
| TOWN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,400 |
| TRIB TO TOWN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,400 |
| TRIB TO OOLENOY RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,600 |
| LITTLE CHINQUEPIN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 11,600 |
| TRIB TO ADAMS CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,400 |
| RR SCRF ABANDONED | South Carolina | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,600 |
| BLUE HILL CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,700 |
| PARKERS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| CAWCAW SWAMP CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 350 |
| BATES CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 550 |
| BURKE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,500 |
| CAW CAW CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 3,300 |
| HALFWAY SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| MAPLE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,800 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 125 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.