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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILLS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,300 |
| TRIB TO LYNCHES CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| BRANCH | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| BR WILDCAT CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| SOUTH RABON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,600 |
| BURNT MILL CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,500 |
| CSX RAIL ROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| ALLISONS BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,500 |
| DUNCAN CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,500 |
| DUNCAN CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,500 |
| BELLS BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| MERCHANTS MILL CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,200 |
| TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,200 |
| WHETSTONE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,800 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35,500 |
| POND BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 125 |
| ROCKY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,400 |
| ENOREE RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 6,300 |
| INDIAN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,600 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,900 |
| WELCH BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,900 |
| SCOTTS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,200 |
| SCOTT CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 475 |
| BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| SCOTTS CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| S. BR - SCOTTS CR | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 600 |
| NS RR | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,600 |
| CHAUGA RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| SALEM CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,800 |
| PENN BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,650 |
| BULL SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 3,600 |
| LONG BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,800 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8,200 |
| S. EDISTO RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,200 |
| S. EDISTO RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,200 |
| COW CASTLE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,550 |
| SANDY RUN | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 700 |
| GOLDEN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,800 |
| N. FORK 12 MI.CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,900 |
| TOWN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,000 |
| GILLS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 29,800 |
| TRIB SMITH BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 14,100 |
| HOLLINSHEAD CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,450 |
| RED BANK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,350 |
| DRY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| CLOUDS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| RED BANK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,800 |
| BIG CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| SOUTHERN RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 26,100 |
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.