Wire Road over Ham Branch
GoodChesterfield County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI NE of Hdqrtrs · Structure no. 000042520-00001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Wire Road over Ham Branch is a concrete slab carrying Wire Road over Ham Branch in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wire Road over Ham Branch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wire Road over Ham 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Wire Road over Ham Branch carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Wire Road over Ham Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Wire Road over Ham Branch?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.