US Bridges

S-21-560 over Lynches Lake

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 3MI W Johnsonville · Structure no. 000000000009166

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-560 over Lynches Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-21-560 over Lynches Lake in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-21-560
CrossesLynches Lake
Location3MI W Johnsonville
RouteState Highway 560
Coordinates33.81041, -79.5193
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 S-21-560 over Lynches Lake built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-560 over Lynches Lake 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-21-560 over Lynches Lake carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-21-560 over Lynches Lake?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-560 over Lynches Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.