S-24-73 over Sample Branch
FairGreenwood County, South Carolina · 2.5MI NW Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000008560
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-24-73 over Sample Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-24-73 over Sample Branch in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,512 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-24-73 over Sample Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-24-73 over Sample Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-24-73 over Sample Branch carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-24-73 over Sample Branch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S-24-73 over Sample Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.