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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLACE PRONG CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,400 |
| NORTH PRONG CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,900 |
| WHITE OAK BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,900 |
| FORK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,600 |
| BIG BLACK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,600 |
| LITTLE BLACK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,750 |
| LITTLE BLACK CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 500 |
| DEEP CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 500 |
| TAWCAW CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,150 |
| BIG BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 175 |
| TRIB TO JACKS CK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 400 |
| CHESSEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,600 |
| BR OF LITTLE PEE DEE RIV | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,000 |
| CSX RAILROAD | South Carolina | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,550 |
| BEAR SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 700 |
| FOUR HOLE SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 9,900 |
| SWEET WATER CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,700 |
| TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 650 |
| BEECH CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 325 |
| CEDAR CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,750 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 175 |
| SOUTH EDISTO RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 175 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 550 |
| YAUHANNAH CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,300 |
| PENNY ROYAL CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,100 |
| PENNY ROYAL CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,100 |
| YAUHANNAH CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,200 |
| SQUIRREL SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,050 |
| P.AND N. RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 24,600 |
| TRIB TO CLEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 10,300 |
| CLEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 7,300 |
| PETERS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,800 |
| LONG BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 8,000 |
| GILDER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,900 |
| LITTLE CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,800 |
| TRIB TO BAKER CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,800 |
| BAKER CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,800 |
| TRIB TO HUFF CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,800 |
| HUFF CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,800 |
| LANGSTON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,700 |
| REEDY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,500 |
| TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,700 |
| BEAVER DAM CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,800 |
| BRIGHTMAN CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,500 |
| COOSAWHATCHIE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,100 |
| COOSAWHATCHIE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,100 |
| CAW CAW CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 350 |
| WITHERS SWASH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 32,900 |
| TREDWELL CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 27,800 |
| CHINNERS MILL BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 27,800 |
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.