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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 14,700 |
| TRIB-FAIRFOREST CK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 13,600 |
| SOUTH TYGER RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 7,400 |
| MIDDLE TYGER RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,300 |
| N. TYGER RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 300 |
| CEDAR SHOALS CR | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 225 |
| TRIB TO ENOREE RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 225 |
| LTL CHINQUEPIN CK | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 225 |
| BOOTS BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,600 |
| TRIB TO POCOTALIGO RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,400 |
| RR CSXT & DIVINE STREET | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 5,100 |
| BR CANE SAVANNAH CR | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,600 |
| HATCHET CAMP BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,600 |
| RR NS | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 14,300 |
| HORSE RANGE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,300 |
| PROVIDENCE SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,000 |
| PROVIDENCE SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,000 |
| LEMON BRANCH | South Carolina | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,950 |
| SPILLWAY | South Carolina | Good | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BALLAST CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| BROAD BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 600 |
| ROCKY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,600 |
| LITTLE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,700 |
| WILSONS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,550 |
| LAKE HARTWELL | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 450 |
| TRIB TO CHARLES CR | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 100 |
| SALKEHATCHIE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,700 |
| FRENCH QUARTERS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,200 |
| NICHOLSON CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 2,600 |
| SUSYBOLE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 425 |
| INDIAN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,300 |
| TRIB TO EDISTO RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,700 |
| LITTLE SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 950 |
| BUCKHEAD CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 950 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,150 |
| SWEAT SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,000 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1941 | 85 | 9,000 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1941 | 85 | 9,500 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 800 |
| CAMP CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 300 |
| DUNCAN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,300 |
| LITTLE HOLLOW CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1941 | 85 | 16,800 |
| TWELVE MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 33,000 |
| ROCKY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,300 |
| CATFISH BRANCH | South Carolina | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 5,900 |
| CATFISH BRANCH | South Carolina | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 5,900 |
| BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,700 |
| RAMSEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,300 |
| W. BEAVER DAM CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,800 |
| TRIB TO BEAVERDAM CRK | South Carolina | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,700 |
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.