US Bridges

Sc 327 over I-95

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 7MI NE of Florence · Structure no. 000000000005935

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 327 over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 327 over I-95 in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,623 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSc 327
CrossesI-95
Location7MI NE of Florence
RouteState Highway 327
Coordinates34.26891, -79.70383
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2023)
Projected traffic7,623 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 327 over I-95 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 327 over I-95 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 327 over I-95 carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 327 over I-95?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 327 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.