S-16-49 over Star Fork Branch
GoodDarlington County, South Carolina · 4.0MI SE of Darlington · Structure no. 000000000005501
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-49 over Star Fork Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-16-49 over Star Fork Branch in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-49 over Star Fork Branch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-49 over Star Fork 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-16-49 over Star Fork Branch carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-16-49 over Star Fork Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-49 over Star Fork Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.