US Bridges

S-14-40 over Black River

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 9MI NE Manning · Structure no. 000000000007091

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-14-40 over Black River is a concrete slab carrying S-14-40 over Black River in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesS-14-40
CrossesBlack River
Location9MI NE Manning
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates33.75684, -80.06029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic803 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-14-40 over Black River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-14-40 over Black River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-14-40 over Black River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-14-40 over Black River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-14-40 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.