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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIX MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 800 |
| CSX RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,000 |
| BUSH RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,800 |
| DUNCAN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,000 |
| STEVENS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 700 |
| PEE DEE OVERFLOW (NO. 1) | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,400 |
| PEE DEE OVERFLOW (NO. 2) | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,400 |
| CROOKED CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,550 |
| LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 550 |
| HAGINS PRONG CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 700 |
| SNOW CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,700 |
| CONEROSS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,700 |
| HOLLEMAN BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,700 |
| S.C.L. RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,700 |
| S.C.L. RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,200 |
| KIRKPATRICK BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,600 |
| RR NS | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 750 |
| SALKEHATCHIE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,000 |
| PROVIDENCE SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,500 |
| FILLY BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,800 |
| SHANKLIN CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1938 | 88 | 600 |
| ROCKY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,600 |
| P AND N RR (NO. 2) | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,300 |
| BLUE RIDGE RR | South Carolina | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 5,800 |
| BEAVERDAM CR | South Carolina | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 125 |
| WASSAMASSAW SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,800 |
| SANDY RUN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,800 |
| CAW CAW SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,200 |
| ROCKY CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 4,700 |
| HUCKLEBERRY BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,000 |
| SKIPPER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 800 |
| WALLACE PRONG CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,350 |
| NORTH PRONG CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,350 |
| LYNCHES RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 950 |
| HORSE BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,300 |
| GREAT SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 11,500 |
| IRELAND CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 11,500 |
| GREAT SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 11,500 |
| BLACK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,200 |
| STREAM | South Carolina | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,600 |
| JEFFERIES CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 24,100 |
| BR OF LYNCHES LAKE | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,700 |
| CAMP BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,400 |
| CAMP BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,400 |
| BOSSER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| REEDY RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1938 | 88 | 8,500 |
| RR SCL ABANDONED | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,500 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| SCL RR & S-1 | South Carolina | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,950 |
| BAHAMA CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,100 |
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.