Sc 230 over Pole Branch
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 3MI N of N. Augusta · Structure no. 000000000003154
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 230 over Pole Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 230 over Pole Branch in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 79 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,699 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 106 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 230 over Pole Branch built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Sc 230 over Pole Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 230 over Pole Branch carry?
About 13,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 230 over Pole Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 230 over Pole Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.