US Bridges

Sc 327 NB over CSX RR

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 5 MI E of Florence · Structure no. 000000000008347

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
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 NB over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 327 NB over CSX RR in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 327 NB
CrossesCSX RR
Location5 MI E of Florence
RouteState Highway 327
Coordinates34.20338, -79.68384
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 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 NB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 327 NB over CSX RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 327 NB over CSX RR carry?

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

How long is Sc 327 NB over CSX RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 327 NB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.