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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHINNERS SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 25,600 |
| BRUNSON CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 25,600 |
| SPRING BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 25,600 |
| CRABTREE SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 38,600 |
| COWFORD SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,200 |
| L. PEE DEE RIVER SWP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,100 |
| HONEY CAMP BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,100 |
| LONG BRANCH SWP (NO. 1) | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,100 |
| LONG BRANCH SWP (NO. 2) | South Carolina | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 2,100 |
| LONG BRANCH SWP (NO. 3) | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,100 |
| BROWNS SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,750 |
| PALMETTO SWAMP BOX CULVE | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,750 |
| SPRING SWAMP BOX CULVER | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,750 |
| BRUNSON BRANCH BOX CULVE | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,450 |
| CYPRESS SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,100 |
| BLACK SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,600 |
| ELBO CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 650 |
| RR CSXT | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 13,800 |
| LITTLE LYNCHES RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,600 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 250 |
| JUMPING GULLY | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 250 |
| RED OAK CAMP CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 350 |
| RABON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 475 |
| MCGIRTS SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 425 |
| SAVANA BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 13,600 |
| SIX MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 13,600 |
| BULL SWAMP CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,750 |
| ROCKY FORD CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,700 |
| LIGHTWOOD KNOT CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,700 |
| STEVENS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 700 |
| BYRD CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 500 |
| WINE CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 500 |
| MAPLE SWAMP (NO. 1) | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,200 |
| WORKMAN BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 700 |
| GARRISON CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 700 |
| PATTERSON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 200 |
| LITTLE CANE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,100 |
| W FORK LITTLE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 125 |
| ROBERTS SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 500 |
| BULL SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,100 |
| GEORGES CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 12,200 |
| WEAVER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 850 |
| TRIB TO OOLENOY RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 850 |
| TWENTY FIVE MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,550 |
| RED BANK CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 425 |
| CHINQUEPIN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 18,800 |
| CHEROKEE CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 24,000 |
| TRIB TO LITTLE BUCK CR | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,100 |
| FROHAWK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,200 |
| TRIB TO ENOREE | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,450 |
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.