S-3-47 over Duck Creek
FairAllendale County, South Carolina · 3MI NW Fairfax · Structure no. 000000000008703
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-3-47 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-3-47 over Duck Creek in Allendale County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-3-47 over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-3-47 over Duck 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-3-47 over Duck Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-3-47 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-3-47 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.