S-21-884 over Carter Branch
FairFlorence County, South Carolina · Town of Effingham · Structure no. 000000000005727
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-21-884 over Carter Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-21-884 over Carter Branch in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-21-884 over Carter Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is S-21-884 over Carter 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-21-884 over Carter Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-21-884 over Carter 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-21-884 over Carter Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.