Sc 9 over Ropers Mill Branch
PoorDillon County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI N of Dillon · Structure no. 000000000000023
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 9 over Ropers Mill Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 9 over Ropers Mill Branch in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 105 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,197 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sc 9 over Ropers Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Sc 9 over Ropers Mill Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Sc 9 over Ropers Mill Branch carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sc 9 over Ropers Mill Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 9 over Ropers Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.