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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
DEEP HOLE SWAMP South Carolina Good 1935 91 2,300
BAY BRANCH South Carolina Fair 1935 91 2,300
SPARROW SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1935 91 8,600
MUDDY CREEK South Carolina Good 1935 91 7,600
RICHLAND CREEK-GREENVILL South Carolina Good 1935 91 30,300
INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY South Carolina Fair 1935 91 11,600
INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY South Carolina Fair 1935 91 17,800
BEAR CREEK South Carolina Fair 1935 91 1,900
DOUBLE BRANCH South Carolina Fair 1935 91 11,900
SMITH SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1935 91 3,300
CSX RAIL ROAD South Carolina Fair 1935 91 3,600
TRIB CHATTOOGA RIVER South Carolina Good 1935 91 125
WEAVER CREEK South Carolina Fair 1935 91 1,600
WATEREE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1935 91 4,700
TOMS CREEK South Carolina Fair 1935 91 1,750
GRIFFIN CREEK South Carolina Fair 1935 91 950
WHITES MILL POND South Carolina Fair 1935 91 7,700
POCOTALIGO RIVER South Carolina Poor 1935 91 10,600
CONGAREE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1935 91 18,000
RR CSXT South Carolina Fair 1935 91 20,100
BEVERLY CREEK South Carolina Good 1936 90 1,350
ROCKY RIVER South Carolina Fair 1936 90 23,000
BEAVER CR South Carolina Fair 1936 90 125
SCL RR ABANDONED South Carolina Fair 1936 90 20,100
SAWMILL CREEK South Carolina Good 1936 90 44,000
POPLAR BRANCH South Carolina Good 1936 90 23,300
RR CSXT South Carolina Fair 1936 90 23,000
RR CSXT @ S-10-39 South Carolina Fair 1936 90 19,300
RR CSXT South Carolina Fair 1936 90 17,700
CHURCH CREEK South Carolina Fair 1936 90 17,900
SOUTHERN RAILROAD South Carolina Fair 1936 90 8,200
KINGS CR. South Carolina Fair 1936 90 400
GOODMANS CREEK South Carolina Good 1936 90 3,300
WESTFIELD CREEK South Carolina Fair 1936 90 3,300
INDIAN CREEK South Carolina Fair 1936 90 1,950
LITTLE FORK CREEK South Carolina Fair 1936 90 950
BIG BRANCH South Carolina Fair 1936 90 4,800
MAPLE SWAMP South Carolina Good 1936 90 6,900
CATFISH CANAL South Carolina Good 1936 90 2,300
RICHLAND CREEK South Carolina Fair 1936 90 15,300
BRIAR CREEK South Carolina Fair 1936 90 3,000
MIDWAY SWASH South Carolina Fair 1936 90 32,900
RR CSXT South Carolina Fair 1936 90 4,600
GREAT SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1936 90 2,400
S.C.L. RAILROAD South Carolina Fair 1936 90 16,000
REEDY CREEK South Carolina Fair 1936 90 2,000
MCNAIRS MILL POND South Carolina Fair 1936 90 1,200
ROCKY CREEK South Carolina Fair 1936 90 1,200
CANE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1936 90 5,400
CANE CREEK South Carolina Good 1936 90 5,400

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.