US Bridges

S-5-49 over Over Scl RR

Fair

Bamberg County, South Carolina · 4MI NE Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000004930

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-5-49 over Over Scl RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-5-49 over Over Scl RR in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS-5-49
CrossesOver Scl RR
Location4MI NE Bamberg
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates33.35301, -81.07532
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-5-49 over Over Scl RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-5-49 over Over Scl RR 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-5-49 over Over Scl RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-5-49 over Over Scl RR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-5-49 over Over Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.