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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWELVE MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 13,600 |
| PERSIMMON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 275 |
| MAPLE SWAMP (NO. 2) | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,200 |
| BRANCH OF KINGS CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,600 |
| HELLERS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,600 |
| SECOND CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,150 |
| MUD CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,150 |
| ROCKY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,300 |
| KERR CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,150 |
| BR OF CANNONS CR | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,150 |
| LITTLE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,200 |
| SWAMP CR-LITTLE BULL | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 750 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,200 |
| BOYD BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 12,000 |
| TRIB TO CRANE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,900 |
| LITTLE SALUDA RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,900 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,900 |
| CLOUDS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,900 |
| MOORES CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 4,900 |
| CSXT RR | South Carolina | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 24,000 |
| OBED CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,200 |
| BRIAR BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| POCALLA CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 6,700 |
| MCNAMEE SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,550 |
| BENNETT SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 800 |
| LAKE SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 200 |
| JOHNS CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| LITTLE HORSE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 22,000 |
| HORSE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 26,500 |
| S C 191 | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 26,500 |
| SOUTHERN RR (NO. 2) | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 26,500 |
| S-753 | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 26,500 |
| TOWN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,200 |
| BIG HORSE CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,650 |
| W. MILL CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 375 |
| LOWER THREE RUN CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| HUNTINGTON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| TRIB TO BROAD MOUTH CR | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| BIG BRUSHY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 175 |
| LITTLE SALKEHATCHIE | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,650 |
| ECHAW CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| LYONS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,250 |
| HALFWAY GUT CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| WINNSBORO BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,500 |
| LYNCHES RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 7,200 |
| LYNCHES RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,200 |
| CAMP BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,100 |
| JEFFRIES CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1950 | 76 | 12,600 |
| LYNCHES RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,350 |
| SUGAR CANE MILL | South Carolina | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,350 |
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.