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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,600 |
| SOUTH TYGER RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,050 |
| DUTCHMAN CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,250 |
| BR OF PACOLET RIVER | South Carolina | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,000 |
| COX CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,300 |
| TRIB TO EDISTO RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,550 |
| TRIB TO EDISTO RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,700 |
| TRIB TO BLACK RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 11,200 |
| GILLS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10,400 |
| TRIB TO ASHLEY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 12,200 |
| BUCK SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,100 |
| JORDON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,150 |
| AGNAY SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,000 |
| BACK SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,800 |
| INDIAN CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,500 |
| PARKER CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,950 |
| CALHOUN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,400 |
| PARK CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,250 |
| CHICKASAW CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,900 |
| HOGSKIN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,900 |
| GOOD SPRINGS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,300 |
| ROCKY RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,000 |
| BIG CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,400 |
| GRAPEVINE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 175 |
| SANDY RUN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,300 |
| BIG BEAVER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,000 |
| ANTLEY SPRING CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,700 |
| BATES MILL CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 800 |
| FOUR HOLE SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| FLEA BITE CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 175 |
| BR SUCK CREEKM | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| LITTLE ALLIGATOR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,900 |
| BLACK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,900 |
| BIG JUNIPER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,900 |
| LITTLE JUNIPER CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,200 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,300 |
| ADAMS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,200 |
| HORSE BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,750 |
| HORSE BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,750 |
| BEAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,900 |
| OX SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,700 |
| DEEP CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,700 |
| BROAD CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,700 |
| SKULL BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,700 |
| SPOOLER SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,600 |
| FISHBURNE CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1930 | 96 | 11,600 |
| SCOTTS CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,600 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1930 | 96 | 18,300 |
| SALUDA RIVER | South Carolina | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5,000 |
| CSX RR | South Carolina | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,200 |
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.