US Bridges

S-5-84 over Little Salkehatchie Rv

Fair

Bamberg County, South Carolina · 9.5MI SE Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000006218

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-5-84 over Little Salkehatchie Rv is a concrete slab carrying S-5-84 over Little Salkehatchie Rv in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS-5-84
CrossesLittle Salkehatchie Rv
Location9.5MI SE Bamberg
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates33.16433, -80.97394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-5-84 over Little Salkehatchie Rv built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-5-84 over Little Salkehatchie Rv 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-5-84 over Little Salkehatchie Rv carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-5-84 over Little Salkehatchie Rv?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-5-84 over Little Salkehatchie Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.