US Bridges

Sc 327 SB over S.C.L. Railroad

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 5MI E of Florence · Structure no. 000000000005936

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 327 SB over S.C.L. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 327 SB over S.C.L. Railroad in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 327 SB
CrossesS.C.L. Railroad
Location5MI E of Florence
RouteState Highway 327
CountyFlorence County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.20338, -79.68402
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,317 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB over S.C.L. Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 327 SB over S.C.L. Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 327 SB over S.C.L. Railroad carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 327 SB over S.C.L. Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 327 SB over S.C.L. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.