S-21-720 over Lane Branch
FairFlorence County, South Carolina · 1 MI E Coward · Structure no. 000000000004535
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-21-720 over Lane Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-21-720 over Lane Branch in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-21-720 over Lane Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is S-21-720 over Lane 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S-21-720 over Lane Branch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-21-720 over Lane Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-21-720 over Lane Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.