US Bridges

Sc 363 over Sanders Branch

Fair

Hampton County, South Carolina · 1/2 MI E of Hampton · Structure no. 000000000001378

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 363 over Sanders Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 363 over Sanders Branch in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 78 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,088 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 363
CrossesSanders Branch
Location1/2 MI E of Hampton
RouteState Highway 363
Coordinates32.87178, -81.09765
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,088 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 363 over Sanders Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Sc 363 over Sanders 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 363 over Sanders Branch carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 363 over Sanders Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 363 over Sanders Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.