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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.