S-5-21 over Little Salkehatchie Rive
GoodBamberg County, South Carolina · 5MI NE Ehrhardt · Structure no. 000000000005665
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-21 over Little Salkehatchie Rive is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-5-21 over Little Salkehatchie Rive in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-21 over Little Salkehatchie Rive built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-21 over Little Salkehatchie Rive 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-5-21 over Little Salkehatchie Rive carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is S-5-21 over Little Salkehatchie Rive?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-21 over Little Salkehatchie Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.