S-5-31 over Kirkland Creek
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 8MI W · Structure no. 000000000001997
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-31 over Kirkland Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-5-31 over Kirkland Creek in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-31 over Kirkland Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-31 over Kirkland 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S-5-31 over Kirkland Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-5-31 over Kirkland Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-31 over Kirkland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.