S-3-162 over Miller Creek
FairAllendale County, South Carolina · 4.5MI NE Allendale · Structure no. 000000000002457
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-3-162 over Miller Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-3-162 over Miller Creek in Allendale County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-3-162 over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-3-162 over Miller Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-3-162 over Miller Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-3-162 over Miller Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-3-162 over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.