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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLIES CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,700 |
| JOB CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,250 |
| DEAN SWAMP CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 900 |
| SHAWS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,850 |
| S.C.L. RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,650 |
| MILLER CREEKS | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 850 |
| C.& NW RR & L-687 | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 16,600 |
| P AND N RR (NO. 1) | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,300 |
| BIG GENEROSTEE CRK | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,800 |
| BIRDS BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,250 |
| MURPH MILL CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,000 |
| BIG BEAVER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,300 |
| SANDY RUN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,000 |
| SANDY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,750 |
| SEELEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 900 |
| CHAPEL CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 950 |
| BULL RUN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,900 |
| TRIB TO BULL RUN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,600 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,650 |
| COMBAHEE RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,350 |
| SAVANNAH BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 900 |
| CAPTAINS CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,700 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,050 |
| SLEEPY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,050 |
| LOG CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 600 |
| TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 600 |
| ROCK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 600 |
| LITTLE STEVENS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 600 |
| TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| LOG CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| DUTCHMANS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 900 |
| LITTLE CEDAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,600 |
| ENOREE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 24,600 |
| MUSH CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,600 |
| NORTH SALUDA RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 12,800 |
| TRIB TO M.SALUDA RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,150 |
| MIDDLE SALUDA RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,150 |
| LAUREL CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 17,250 |
| TRIB TO BRUSHY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 13,300 |
| SALUDA RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 11,600 |
| TRIB TO LANGSTON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,600 |
| CPDR RR | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 33,400 |
| MULBERRY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,700 |
| COMBAHEE SWAMP #1 | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,800 |
| COMBAHEE SWAMP #2 | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,800 |
| RR CSXT | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,900 |
| BEACH HILL CANAL | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,800 |
| SAVANNAH RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,800 |
| LITTLE LYNCHES RIVER (2) | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| HANNAHS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 11,100 |
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.