Sc 9 over Hooper Branch
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 5.9MI E of Chester · Structure no. 000000000000489
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 9 over Hooper Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 9 over Hooper Branch in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 94 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,664 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 9 over Hooper Branch built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Sc 9 over Hooper 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 9 over Hooper Branch carry?
About 13,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Sc 9 over Hooper Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 9 over Hooper Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.