US Bridges

Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Dry Branch

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI S of Lodge · Structure no. 000000000000511

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Dry Branch in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 94 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 64/BELLS HWY
CrossesDry Branch
Location3.0 MI S of Lodge
RouteState Highway 64
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.02861, -80.9375
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Dry Branch carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Dry Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.