Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv
FairColleton County, South Carolina · 13.5 MI W of Waltbr · Structure no. 000000000000513
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 251 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv 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 Little Salkehatchie Riv 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.