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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB TO LANGSTON CR | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 7,700 |
| LANGSTON CR | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 7,700 |
| FURMAN BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,650 |
| SOUTH BRANCH OF WILDCAT | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 600 |
| TR. TO LIT. LYNCHES RV | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 175 |
| FLAT CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| CEDAR CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 75 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 7,600 |
| S.C.L. RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,150 |
| WHILES CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,700 |
| SOUTHERN RR. | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,700 |
| CSX RR | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,700 |
| CRIMS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,300 |
| CHAUGA CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,400 |
| GREAT BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,600 |
| ROBERTS SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,400 |
| TRIB-BETTY BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 700 |
| MIDDLE PEN BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 400 |
| WILLOW SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 225 |
| SCRATCHNOSE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 125 |
| ROBERTS SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 350 |
| SANDY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 250 |
| COW CASTLE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| CEDAR SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| GOODBYS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| RR CSXT | South Carolina | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 21,600 |
| HORSE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,600 |
| BIG CEDAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,600 |
| COLONELS CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 5,700 |
| RAGLINS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,700 |
| ROCKY BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,750 |
| DRY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 275 |
| MINE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 275 |
| LITTLE MINE CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 275 |
| FREY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 29,200 |
| NS | South Carolina | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 12,200 |
| LAWSON FORK CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 8,800 |
| SOUTHERN RAILROAD | South Carolina | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,050 |
| SOCEE SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,300 |
| PENN BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 600 |
| BRANCH OF TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,400 |
| TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 2,400 |
| LAUREL CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1939 | 87 | 16,100 |
| SAVANNAH RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 20,700 |
| BRICKYARD SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,900 |
| HOG CRAWL | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,300 |
| DEERFIELD | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,300 |
| COOPER SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,200 |
| LESLIE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,300 |
| CSX RAIL ROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
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.