US Bridges

S-10-1310 over Middle Branch

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · .5 MI S of US 17 · Structure no. 000000000004275

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-1310 over Middle Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-10-1310 over Middle Branch in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-10-1310
CrossesMiddle Branch
Location.5 MI S of US 17
RouteState Highway 1310
Coordinates32.77484, -80.21799
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,752 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-10-1310 over Middle Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-1310 over Middle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-10-1310 over Middle Branch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-10-1310 over Middle Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-1310 over Middle Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.