US Bridges

S-21-111 over Darnex Branch

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 3MI S Johnsonville · Structure no. 000000000008839

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-111 over Darnex Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-21-111 over Darnex Branch in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-21-111
CrossesDarnex Branch
Location3MI S Johnsonville
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates33.78397, -79.49103
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-21-111 over Darnex Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-111 over Darnex Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-21-111 over Darnex Branch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-21-111 over Darnex Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-111 over Darnex Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.