US Bridges

S-5-439 over Canal to South Edisto Ri

Good

Bamberg County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000010549

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-5-439 over Canal to South Edisto Ri is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-5-439 over Canal to South Edisto Ri in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-5-439
CrossesCanal to South Edisto Ri
Location2 MI N of Bamberg
RouteState Highway 439
Coordinates33.33646, -81.01967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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-5-439 over Canal to South Edisto Ri built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-5-439 over Canal to South Edisto Ri 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-5-439 over Canal to South Edisto Ri carry?

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

How long is S-5-439 over Canal to South Edisto Ri?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-5-439 over Canal to South Edisto Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.