US Bridges

Sc 3 over S. Edisto River Swp

Fair

Barnwell County, South Carolina · 0.1MI S of Orangeburg Col · Structure no. 000000000002133

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 3 over S. Edisto River Swp is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 3 over S. Edisto River Swp in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSc 3
CrossesS. Edisto River Swp
Location0.1MI S of Orangeburg Col
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates33.46206, -81.27652
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,942 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sc 3 over S. Edisto River Swp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 3 over S. Edisto River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 3 over S. Edisto River Swp carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 3 over S. Edisto River Swp?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 3 over S. Edisto River Swp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.