US Bridges

S-21-105 over Buck Branch

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 1MI N Hyman · Structure no. 000000000005288

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-105 over Buck Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-21-105 over Buck Branch in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-21-105
CrossesBuck Branch
Location1MI N Hyman
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates34.00287, -79.59876
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic949 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-21-105 over Buck Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-105 over Buck Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S-21-105 over Buck Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S-21-105 over Buck Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-105 over Buck Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.