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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB TO ENOREE | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,450 |
| TRIB-LTL BUCK CK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,400 |
| TRIB TO BENS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,550 |
| TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,300 |
| HOPE SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 850 |
| PUDDING SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 750 |
| DOUGLAS SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 500 |
| BEECH CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,200 |
| RAFTING CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,600 |
| CHURCH BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,100 |
| RAFTING CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 950 |
| FANNING CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 550 |
| REEDY BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 550 |
| INDIANTOWN SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,250 |
| POPLAR HILL BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,250 |
| BIRCH CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,450 |
| CEDAR SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 750 |
| TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 750 |
| STONY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,400 |
| FISHING CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,350 |
| LITTLE RAFTING CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,600 |
| CANTY BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| PROVIDENCE SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 550 |
| BRANCH OF MOUNTAIN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 175 |
| CORNER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 850 |
| BLUE HILL CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10,300 |
| THREE & TWENTY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,300 |
| ROCKY RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,950 |
| BARKER CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 4,000 |
| ALLIGATOR CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,300 |
| SQUIRREL CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,350 |
| RR CSXT | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 25,250 |
| SOUTHERN RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,400 |
| SAPOCH CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,750 |
| INDIAN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,050 |
| TAWCAW CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,800 |
| MILL BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,700 |
| TAWCAW CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 850 |
| DEEP CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 375 |
| EDISTO RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| EDISTO RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| WILLOW SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 175 |
| POLK SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,700 |
| BR OF SPARROW SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 425 |
| GILDER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 15,800 |
| HARD LABOR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,800 |
| HAZZARD CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 12,600 |
| DRY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 800 |
| ENOREE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,500 |
| WALNUT CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,500 |
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.