US Bridges

S-16-892 over Hurricane Branch

Fair

Darlington County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NE Darlington · Structure no. 000000000006267

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-16-892 over Hurricane Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-16-892 over Hurricane Branch in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesS-16-892
CrossesHurricane Branch
Location5.0 MI NE Darlington
RouteState Highway 892
CountyDarlington County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.36611, -79.79583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 S-16-892 over Hurricane Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-16-892 over Hurricane 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 S-16-892 over Hurricane Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-16-892 over Hurricane Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-16-892 over Hurricane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.