S-5-23 over Colston Branch
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 10MI S Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000001423
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-23 over Colston Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S-5-23 over Colston Branch in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-23 over Colston Branch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-23 over Colston 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S-5-23 over Colston Branch carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-5-23 over Colston Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-23 over Colston Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.