S-14-50 over Tearcoat Branch
PoorPosted for loadClarendon County, South Carolina · 9MI N Manning · Structure no. 000000000006454
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-14-50 over Tearcoat Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-14-50 over Tearcoat Branch in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-14-50 over Tearcoat Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-14-50 over Tearcoat Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S-14-50 over Tearcoat Branch carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-14-50 over Tearcoat Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-14-50 over Tearcoat Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.