US Bridges

S-46/OLD Diary RD over Kelly Branch

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 14MI SW Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000006230

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46/OLD Diary RD over Kelly Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-46/OLD Diary RD over Kelly Branch in Berkeley 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,055 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesS-46/OLD Diary RD
CrossesKelly Branch
Location14MI SW Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates33.07058, -80.20373
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,055 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46/OLD Diary RD over Kelly Branch built?

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

What condition is S-46/OLD Diary RD over Kelly Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-46/OLD Diary RD over Kelly Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S-46/OLD Diary RD over Kelly Branch?

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-46/OLD Diary RD over Kelly Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.