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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.