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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE HORSE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,350 |
| TRIB TO ASHLEY RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1925 | 101 | 12,200 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1925 | 101 | 7,000 |
| ACADEMY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,200 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,200 |
| CYPRESS BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,000 |
| DAM AT LAKE LANIER | South Carolina | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 75 |
| QUARTERS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15,000 |
| BLACK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,800 |
| CAMP CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,400 |
| WHITE OAK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,400 |
| CLARK BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,450 |
| LITTLE LYNCHES CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,450 |
| UNNAMED | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 800 |
| BELT LINE HANNAH CR | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 650 |
| UPPER CAMP CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 900 |
| TRIB TO BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 500 |
| BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 500 |
| BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 500 |
| HANGING ROCK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 500 |
| HANGING ROCK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 425 |
| FLAT CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 125 |
| BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 850 |
| LOCAL BR OF BEAR CR | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 850 |
| LITTLE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,800 |
| RED BANK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,600 |
| HAGINS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 150 |
| ANDERSON MILL POND | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 150 |
| CATTLE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,200 |
| DRY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1925 | 101 | 2,100 |
| BIG CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1925 | 101 | 2,100 |
| BURNETTS CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,500 |
| PACOLET RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 12,200 |
| FREY CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 300 |
| PANTHER CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 7,600 |
| LITTLE BACK RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,800 |
| LAURA HILL SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,800 |
| SAVANNAH RIVER OVERFLOW | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,800 |
| EDISTO RIVER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 17,100 |
| TRIB OF ASHLEY RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1925 | 101 | 12,200 |
| PRICE SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 2,300 |
| LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 2,600 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1926 | 100 | 2,000 |
| PEN BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,000 |
| SCL RAILROAD | South Carolina | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,000 |
| STEEL CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,000 |
| ASHLEY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 38,250 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1926 | 100 | 6,600 |
| BIG SANDY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,300 |
| CATFISH CANAL | South Carolina | Good | 1926 | 100 | 4,000 |
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.