US Bridges

S-14-48 over Doctor Branch

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 11MI SE Manning · Structure no. 000000000008433

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-14-48 over Doctor Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-14-48 over Doctor Branch in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-14-48
CrossesDoctor Branch
Location11MI SE Manning
RouteState Highway 48
CountyClarendon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.54457, -80.08626
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 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 traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-14-48 over Doctor Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-14-48 over Doctor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-14-48 over Doctor Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-14-48 over Doctor 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-14-48 over Doctor Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.