S-3-23 over Hampton Beach Branch
FairAllendale County, South Carolina · 4MI S Fairfax · Structure no. 000000000006952
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-3-23 over Hampton Beach Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-3-23 over Hampton Beach Branch in Allendale County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-3-23 over Hampton Beach Branch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-3-23 over Hampton Beach 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-3-23 over Hampton Beach Branch carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is S-3-23 over Hampton Beach Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-3-23 over Hampton Beach Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.