S-14-23 over Big Branch
FairClarendon County, South Carolina · 4MI NW Manning · Structure no. 000000000001358
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-14-23 over Big Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S-14-23 over Big Branch in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,964 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-14-23 over Big Branch built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-14-23 over Big Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-14-23 over Big Branch carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-14-23 over Big Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-14-23 over Big Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.