S-5-49 over Sykes Branch
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 4.0MI N Denmark · Structure no. 000000000001424
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-49 over Sykes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S-5-49 over Sykes Branch in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-49 over Sykes Branch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is S-5-49 over Sykes 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does S-5-49 over Sykes Branch carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-5-49 over Sykes Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-49 over Sykes Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.