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
BAGSHAW CREEK South Carolina Fair 1938 88 3,100
GREAT SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1938 88 3,100
RUM CREEK South Carolina Fair 1938 88 6,400
CAMP CREEK South Carolina Poor 1938 88 6,600
TWELVE MILE CREEK South Carolina Poor 1938 88 2,800
FLAT CREEK South Carolina Poor 1938 88 300
BLACK RIVER South Carolina Fair 1938 88 1,350
RR CSXT South Carolina Fair 1938 88 32,800
CONGAREE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1938 88 23,200
CUFFEYTOWN CREEK South Carolina Fair 1938 88 1,000
LITTLE RIVER South Carolina Fair 1938 88 1,100
GREAT PEE DEE RIVER South Carolina Fair 1938 88 7,400
BRINE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1938 88 4,400
LITTLE BULL SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1938 88 2,100
BULL SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1938 88 2,100
WILLOW SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1938 88 1,450
DRY SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1938 88 1,600
WHIRLWIND CREEK South Carolina Fair 1938 88 1,600
ANDERSON BRANCH South Carolina Fair 1938 88 4,500
PENN BRANCH South Carolina Fair 1938 88 125
BULL SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1938 88 300
NS RR South Carolina Fair 1938 88 18,400
OOLENOY RIVER South Carolina Poor 1938 88 3,800
FAIRFOREST CREEK South Carolina Good 1938 88 34,300
CEDAR SHOALS_CR. South Carolina Fair 1938 88 3,100
TWO MILE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1938 88 2,500
TOOLS FORK CREEK South Carolina Fair 1938 88 13,500
BEAVER DAM CREEK South Carolina Poor 1938 88 10,200
GOODBYS SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1938 88 2,600
TRIB TO CANE CREEK South Carolina Good 1938 88 3,500
INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY South Carolina Fair 1938 88 6,100
NOISETTE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1938 88 600
BROAD MOUTH CREEK South Carolina Fair 1939 87 2,500
SALUDA RIVER South Carolina Fair 1939 87 2,500
C.& N.W. RAILROAD South Carolina Fair 1939 87 5,200
DOUBLE BRANCH South Carolina Fair 1939 87 6,300
HURRICANE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1939 87 2,300
SCOTTS CREEK South Carolina Good 1939 87 800
TOBY CREEK South Carolina Good 1939 87 4,000
FOUR HOLE SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1939 87 1,700
HORSE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1939 87 6,400
KINGS CREEK South Carolina Fair 1939 87 450
JOHNS CREEK South Carolina Fair 1939 87 650
SWIFT CREEK South Carolina Good 1939 87 7,400
LITTLE REEDY CREEK South Carolina Good 1939 87 700
CEDAR CREEK South Carolina Fair 1939 87 2,800
MOUNTAIN CREEK South Carolina Poor 1939 87 47,300
ENOREE RIVER South Carolina Poor 1939 87 47,300
TRIB TO ENOREE RIVER South Carolina Fair 1939 87 47,300
SALUDA RIVER South Carolina Fair 1939 87 3,500

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.