S-16-177 over Bellyache Branch
GoodDarlington County, South Carolina · 0.7 MI N of Darlington · Structure no. 000000000008436
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-177 over Bellyache Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-16-177 over Bellyache Branch in Darlington 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-177 over Bellyache Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-177 over Bellyache 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-16-177 over Bellyache Branch carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-16-177 over Bellyache 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-16-177 over Bellyache Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.