US Bridges

Sc 403 over Lynches River

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI S. of Sardis · Structure no. 000000000008443

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
810 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 403 over Lynches River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 403 over Lynches River in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,358 by 2043. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 403
CrossesLynches River
Location1.0 MI S. of Sardis
RouteState Highway 403
Coordinates34.02194, -79.94972
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,358 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sc 403 over Lynches River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 403 over Lynches River 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 403 over Lynches River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 403 over Lynches River?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 403 over Lynches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.