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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE CANE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,400 |
| RR CSXT | South Carolina | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 33,100 |
| RR CSXT | South Carolina | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,100 |
| ROCKY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1936 | 90 | 8,100 |
| MAPLE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 12,200 |
| COWPEN SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,000 |
| COWPEN SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,000 |
| B.U.C. RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,700 |
| CHATTOOGA RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 350 |
| SOUTHERN RWY (ABANDONED) | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,400 |
| BURCALO CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,550 |
| DEAN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,550 |
| 18-MILE CREEK-PENDLETON | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,700 |
| LITTLE SALKEHATCHIE | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 925 |
| LEMON SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,450 |
| BOWENS RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,200 |
| S.C.L. RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,600 |
| FISHING CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 4,600 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,900 |
| RODENS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,400 |
| WALKERS MILL BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,300 |
| SANDY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,800 |
| FISHING CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,200 |
| S.C.L. RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,300 |
| SAMMY SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,400 |
| FULLER SWAMP CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1937 | 89 | 8,000 |
| CHESSEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,000 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | South Carolina | Good | 1937 | 89 | 8,000 |
| BLACK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,350 |
| NEWMAN SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,200 |
| SPARROW SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,200 |
| SOU- RY.-IN RIDGEWAY | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,800 |
| MIDDLE SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 14,000 |
| JEFFRIES CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 21,200 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1937 | 89 | 30,500 |
| NS RR | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 35,100 |
| CSXT RR | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 35,100 |
| ENOREE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,100 |
| CSX RR (ABAND) | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,300 |
| NINETY SIX CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,000 |
| WACCAMAW RIV SCLRR L-123 | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 22,700 |
| WACCAMAW BACKWATER | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 22,700 |
| WACCAMAW BACKWATER (2) | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 22,700 |
| RJC RR & S-14 | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,400 |
| GILLIES CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 21,600 |
| GATE FORD BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,050 |
| LITTLE LYNCHES RIVER (1) | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,050 |
| BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10,100 |
| NORTH BRANCH OF WILDCAT | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 600 |
| RUM CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,400 |
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.