US Bridges

S-21-610 over Boggy Branch

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 3 MI NE Claussen · Structure no. 000000000009169

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-610 over Boggy Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-21-610 over Boggy Branch 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-21-610
CrossesBoggy Branch
Location3 MI NE Claussen
RouteState Highway 610
Coordinates34.15528, -79.59583
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 inspectionMarch 2025
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-21-610 over Boggy Branch built?

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

What condition is S-21-610 over Boggy 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does S-21-610 over Boggy Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-21-610 over Boggy Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-610 over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.