US Bridges

Sc 261 over S.C.L. Railroad

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 3MI E of Manning · Structure no. 000000000005494

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 261 over S.C.L. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 261 over S.C.L. Railroad in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 261
CrossesS.C.L. Railroad
Location3MI E of Manning
RouteState Highway 261
CountyClarendon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.68037, -80.15851
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,942 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 261 over S.C.L. Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Sc 261 over S.C.L. Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 261 over S.C.L. Railroad carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 261 over S.C.L. Railroad?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 261 over S.C.L. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.