US Bridges

S-14-61 over Guckolds Branch

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 8MI NW Manning · Structure no. 000000000002501

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-14-61 over Guckolds Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-14-61 over Guckolds Branch in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-14-61
CrossesGuckolds Branch
Location8MI NW Manning
RouteState Highway 61
CountyClarendon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.75499, -80.32281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic834 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 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-14-61 over Guckolds Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-14-61 over Guckolds 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-14-61 over Guckolds Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-14-61 over Guckolds Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-14-61 over Guckolds Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.