US Bridges

S-21-726 over Willow Creek

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE Florence · Structure no. 000000000004317

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-726 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-21-726 over Willow Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-21-726
CrossesWillow Creek
Location5 MI SE Florence
RouteState Highway 726
Coordinates34.11659, -79.67856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-21-726 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-726 over Willow Creek 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-21-726 over Willow Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-21-726 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-726 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.