US Bridges

S-21-461 over Trib to Lynches River

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 4 MI NE Scranton · Structure no. 000000000007789

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-461 over Trib to Lynches River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-21-461 over Trib to Lynches River in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-21-461
CrossesTrib to Lynches River
Location4 MI NE Scranton
RouteState Highway 400
Coordinates33.94659, -79.69053
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-21-461 over Trib to Lynches River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-461 over Trib to Lynches River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S-21-461 over Trib to Lynches River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-21-461 over Trib to Lynches River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-461 over Trib to Lynches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.