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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIER BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,400 |
| BRIAR BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,400 |
| TURKEY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,900 |
| CHEROKEE CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 8,900 |
| GRASSY RUN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,700 |
| TRIB TO HOOPER BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 13,600 |
| HOOPER BRANCH | South Carolina | Good | 1931 | 95 | 13,600 |
| MC/MILLIAN BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 13,600 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,800 |
| SPOT CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,400 |
| JUNIPER CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,400 |
| CEDAR CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,100 |
| SWIFT CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1931 | 95 | 6,600 |
| SANDY RUN BR | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,600 |
| FORK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,400 |
| FORK CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,300 |
| ROCKY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,800 |
| LANGDALE BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,900 |
| ALLEN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,900 |
| DRY BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,900 |
| TRIB. TO WILLOW SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,900 |
| LITTLE SALKEHATCHIE RIV | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,900 |
| BUCKHEAD CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,900 |
| BUCKHEAD CREEK TRIB | South Carolina | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,900 |
| TRIB TO JONES SWAMP | South Carolina | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,300 |
| MCINTOSH MILL STREAM | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,000 |
| LITTLE SEED TICK CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 3,000 |
| BIG SEED TICK CREEK | South Carolina | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 3,000 |
| BUCKHOLTZ CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,000 |
| KILBORN MILL POND | South Carolina | Good | 1931 | 95 | 8,100 |
| JEFFRIES CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,350 |
| EDISTO RIVER RELIEF | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,700 |
| EDISTO RIVER RELIEF | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,700 |
| EDISTO RIVER RELIEF | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,700 |
| CROOKED CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,700 |
| BRANCH TO EDISTO RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,700 |
| BRANCH TO EDISTO RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,700 |
| POLK SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,700 |
| POLK SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,700 |
| HORSE PEN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,800 |
| CUFFEYTOWN CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,800 |
| CUFFEYTOWN CREEK | South Carolina | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,500 |
| ROCKY CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 17,000 |
| WILSON CREEK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,200 |
| HOUSE FORK | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,800 |
| CAMP BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,600 |
| TRIB TO CAMP BRANCH | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,600 |
| LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 13,900 |
| HALFWAY SWAMP | South Carolina | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,200 |
| BEAR SWAMP | South Carolina | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 17,400 |
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.