US Bridges

S-3-21 over Coosawhatchie River

Good

Allendale County, South Carolina · 5MI SW Allendale · Structure no. 000000000007315

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-3-21 over Coosawhatchie River is a concrete slab carrying S-3-21 over Coosawhatchie River in Allendale County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-3-21
CrossesCoosawhatchie River
Location5MI SW Allendale
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates32.92881, -81.26959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-3-21 over Coosawhatchie River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-3-21 over Coosawhatchie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S-3-21 over Coosawhatchie River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-3-21 over Coosawhatchie River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-3-21 over Coosawhatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.