S-5-74 over Lemon Creek
GoodBamberg County, South Carolina · 4.5MI SE Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000002660
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-74 over Lemon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-5-74 over Lemon Creek in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-74 over Lemon Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-74 over Lemon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does S-5-74 over Lemon Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-5-74 over Lemon Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-74 over Lemon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.