US Bridges

Sc 3 over Filly Branch

Fair

Hampton County, South Carolina · 0.5 MI E of Estill · Structure no. 000000000000542

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 3 over Filly Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 3 over Filly Branch in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,548 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 3
CrossesFilly Branch
Location0.5 MI E of Estill
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHampton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.75372, -81.21929
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,548 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 3 over Filly Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 3 over Filly 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 3 over Filly Branch carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sc 3 over Filly Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 3 over Filly Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.