US Bridges

S-25-17 over Camp Branch

PoorPosted for load

Hampton County, South Carolina · 4MI SE Varnville · Structure no. 000000000002183

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-25-17 over Camp Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-25-17 over Camp Branch in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-25-17
CrossesCamp Branch
Location4MI SE Varnville
RouteState Highway 17
CountyHampton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.79685, -81.04469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic402 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-25-17 over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-25-17 over Camp Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does S-25-17 over Camp Branch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S-25-17 over Camp Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-25-17 over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.