S-21-132 over Buck Branch
FairFlorence County, South Carolina · 2MI NW Pamplico · Structure no. 000000000004788
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-21-132 over Buck Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-21-132 over Buck Branch in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-21-132 over Buck Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is S-21-132 over Buck 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does S-21-132 over Buck Branch carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-21-132 over Buck 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-21-132 over Buck Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.