S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Rv
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 3.0MI SW Denmark · Structure no. 000000000006424
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Rv is a concrete slab carrying S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Rv in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Rv built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-26 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-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Rv carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Rv?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.