US Bridges

S-14-53 over Burnt Branch

Good

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 6MI E Turbeville · Structure no. 000000000008244

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-14-53 over Burnt Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-14-53 over Burnt Branch in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS-14-53
CrossesBurnt Branch
Location6MI E Turbeville
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates33.85799, -79.94855
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic382 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-14-53 over Burnt Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-14-53 over Burnt Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does S-14-53 over Burnt Branch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-14-53 over Burnt Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-14-53 over Burnt Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.