S-5-42 over Brier Branch
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 4MI NW Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000005466
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-42 over Brier Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-5-42 over Brier Branch in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-42 over Brier Branch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-42 over Brier 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-5-42 over Brier Branch carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is S-5-42 over Brier Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-42 over Brier Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.