US Bridges

S-14-121 over Tearcoat Branch

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 8MI N Manning · Structure no. 000000000008245

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-14-121 over Tearcoat Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-14-121 over Tearcoat 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-14-121
CrossesTearcoat Branch
Location8MI N Manning
RouteState Highway 121
CountyClarendon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.81871, -80.16046
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-14-121 over Tearcoat Branch built?

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

What condition is S-14-121 over Tearcoat 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-14-121 over Tearcoat Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-14-121 over Tearcoat Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-14-121 over Tearcoat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.