US Bridges

S-21-57 over Barfield Mill Ck

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 2 MI E Pamplico · Structure no. 000000000002352

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-57 over Barfield Mill Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-21-57 over Barfield Mill Ck in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-21-57
CrossesBarfield Mill Ck
Location2 MI E Pamplico
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates34.00086, -79.52914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,847 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-21-57 over Barfield Mill Ck built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-57 over Barfield Mill Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-21-57 over Barfield Mill Ck carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S-21-57 over Barfield Mill Ck?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-57 over Barfield Mill Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.