US Bridges

S-25-315 over Sanders Branch

Good

Hampton County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI N. Hampton · Structure no. 000000000009024

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-25-315 over Sanders Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-25-315 over Sanders Branch in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-25-315
CrossesSanders Branch
Location5.0 MI N. Hampton
RouteState Highway 315
Coordinates32.88283, -81.09637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-25-315 over Sanders Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-25-315 over Sanders Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does S-25-315 over Sanders Branch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-25-315 over Sanders Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-25-315 over Sanders Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.