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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMSTRONG CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 500 |
| ROCKY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,400 |
| TURNER BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10,400 |
| CORONACA CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,300 |
| SANDERS BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,200 |
| TWENTYFIVE MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,200 |
| LEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,000 |
| HANGING ROCK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 350 |
| CANE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,100 |
| REEDY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,400 |
| SOUTH RABON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,800 |
| NORTH RABON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,800 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,800 |
| MCGIRTS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,950 |
| BLACK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 325 |
| LUMBER RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,400 |
| LITTLE PEE DEE SWP (1) | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,000 |
| BUSH RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 700 |
| GOODLAND CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,700 |
| COOPER SWAMP CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1947 | 79 | 175 |
| CRANE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 14,100 |
| BURNETS CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1947 | 79 | 350 |
| LAWSONS FORK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,900 |
| FAIR FOREST CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,200 |
| SPEARS CREEK BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1947 | 79 | 550 |
| SPEARS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 550 |
| STREAM | South Carolina | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 21,000 |
| PEN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 700 |
| LONG CANE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,300 |
| PARK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,550 |
| WHITES CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 250 |
| SHAW CREEK SPILLWAY | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,400 |
| LOWER THREE RUNS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,650 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 10,500 |
| BYRUM CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 8,700 |
| SALUDA RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,900 |
| PEA CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,700 |
| COLSTON BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 550 |
| SYKES BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 850 |
| TOBY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,450 |
| TOBY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 900 |
| HERCULES CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 650 |
| DRAIN-CANADY BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 9,300 |
| SAVANNA CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,700 |
| SANDY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 650 |
| LITTLE ROCKY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 225 |
| HOOPER CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 700 |
| BARBER CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 850 |
| MOUNT PRONG CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,400 |
| MERRIMANS POND | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,400 |
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.