S-5-26 over Gall Branch
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 4.0MI SW Denmark · Structure no. 000000000001921
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-26 over Gall Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-5-26 over Gall Branch in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-26 over Gall Branch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-26 over Gall 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-5-26 over Gall Branch carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-5-26 over Gall Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-26 over Gall Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.