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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
POPLAR SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 14,100
MITCHELL SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 2,400
BUG SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,000
PLAY CARDS SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,000
PLEASANT MEADOW SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,000
BR-MITCHELL SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 1,450
REEDY RIVER South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,600
LONG CANE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1931 95 1,800
BACK SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 9,700
LITTLE PEE DEE SWP-1 South Carolina Fair 1931 95 9,950
LITTLE PEE DEE SWP-2 South Carolina Fair 1931 95 9,950
LITTLE PEE DEE SWP-3 South Carolina Fair 1931 95 9,950
LITTLE PEE DEE SWP-4 South Carolina Fair 1931 95 9,950
LITTLE PEE DEE SWP-5 South Carolina Fair 1931 95 9,950
PAGES CREEK South Carolina Good 1931 95 2,100
SALUDA RIVER South Carolina Fair 1931 95 2,300
COLONELS FORK CREEK South Carolina Fair 1931 95 2,700
INDIAN CAMP BRANCH South Carolina Fair 1931 95 750
SOUTH PACOLET RIVER South Carolina Fair 1931 95 5,000
MOTLOW CREEK South Carolina Good 1931 95 6,300
HOLSTON CREEK South Carolina Fair 1931 95 6,300
S.C.L. RAILROAD South Carolina Poor 1931 95 2,000
TYGER RIVER South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,200
FAIRFOREST CREEK South Carolina Poor 1931 95 3,200
SHOALS CREEK South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,200
SHOALS CREEK South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,800
JOHNSONS SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,100
SPRING VALLEY SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,100
OX SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,100
STONY RUN South Carolina Fair 1931 95 3,100
THORNTREE SWAMP South Carolina Fair 1931 95 2,200
TRIB CAW CAW CREEK South Carolina Fair 1931 95 2,500
CYPRESS CREEK South Carolina Fair 1931 95 2,200
MAPLE SWAMP South Carolina Poor 1931 95 14,100
PHILLIS CREEK South Carolina Poor 1932 94 8,300
NAKED CREEK South Carolina Fair 1932 94 4,150
HORSE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1932 94 5,000
BUCKHOLTZ CREEK South Carolina Fair 1932 94 5,000
CEDAR CREEK South Carolina Fair 1932 94 3,300
BURCALE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1932 94 3,300
HUNTER CREEK South Carolina Good 1932 94 950
BUCKANNAS CREEK South Carolina Fair 1932 94 2,600
CREWS BRANCH South Carolina Good 1932 94 7,800
THOMPSON CREEK South Carolina Fair 1932 94 9,900
ABRAMS CREEK South Carolina Good 1932 94 8,600
BELLYACHE CREEK South Carolina Fair 1932 94 1,650
CSX R R South Carolina Fair 1932 94 2,200
BUFFALO CREEK South Carolina Fair 1932 94 1,800
LONG CANE CREEK South Carolina Poor 1932 94 150
TRIB ROCKY BOTTOM CK South Carolina Fair 1932 94 700

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.