S-21-49 over Lynches Lake
FairFlorence County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI S Prospect · Structure no. 000000000009501
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-21-49 over Lynches Lake is a concrete slab carrying S-21-49 over Lynches Lake in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-21-49 over Lynches Lake built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-21-49 over Lynches Lake 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S-21-49 over Lynches Lake carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-21-49 over Lynches Lake?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-21-49 over Lynches Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.