US Bridges

S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Swp

Fair

Bamberg County, South Carolina · 3 MI SW Denmark · Structure no. 000000000006425

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Swp is a concrete slab carrying S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Swp 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-5-26
CrossesLittle Salkehatchie Swp
Location3 MI SW Denmark
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates33.28983, -81.18035
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Swp built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Swp 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 Swp carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S-5-26 over Little Salkehatchie Swp?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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 Swp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.