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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REEDY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 900 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,600 |
| REEDY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,200 |
| NORTH SALUDA RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 225 |
| GUM SWAMP CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,000 |
| TWELVE MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,150 |
| BASKINS CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 475 |
| BEVERLY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 275 |
| WOLF CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1928 | 98 | 6,500 |
| GILLS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,450 |
| BURGESS CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1928 | 98 | 5,400 |
| NIPPER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,200 |
| BIG CEDAR CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 3,200 |
| HOME BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,500 |
| LITTLE RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 2,500 |
| FAIRFOREST CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 13,600 |
| LAWSON FORK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,900 |
| SAVANA BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 16,600 |
| TARGET CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 850 |
| SLATESTONE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,200 |
| 3&20 CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 20,500 |
| RR CSXT | South Carolina | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 12,150 |
| FURSE MILL CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,950 |
| LOWER THREE RUNS | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 175 |
| COX CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,000 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | South Carolina | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 7,900 |
| C & N W RAILROAD | South Carolina | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 6,300 |
| LITTLE THICKETTY CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 7,000 |
| BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,000 |
| CANEY FORK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,400 |
| ROCKY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,000 |
| SOUTH FORK CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 6,100 |
| TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 425 |
| GRASSEY RUN BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,400 |
| TAN YARD BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,100 |
| WALNUT CREEK (NO. 2) | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,700 |
| GUNDY CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1929 | 97 | 900 |
| REEDY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,300 |
| PETERS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,100 |
| CANE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,500 |
| RR LC | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,700 |
| BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,700 |
| STREAM | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,200 |
| DELANEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,100 |
| LITTLE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,000 |
| WARRIOR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,500 |
| TWELVE MILE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 29,500 |
| TWELVEMILE CREEK NO 2 | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 29,500 |
| SAVANNAH RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,600 |
| SALLEY BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 425 |
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.