US Bridges

Sc 88 over Double Branch

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 7.5MI NE of Pendleton · Structure no. 000000000000920

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 88 over Double Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 88 over Double Branch in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,198 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 88
CrossesDouble Branch
Location7.5MI NE of Pendleton
RouteState Highway 88
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.70779, -82.67021
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,198 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 88 over Double Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 88 over Double 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 88 over Double Branch carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 88 over Double Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 88 over Double Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.