US Bridges

Sc 462 over Beaverdam Branch

Good

Jasper County, South Carolina · 10.5MI NW of Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000002759

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 462 over Beaverdam Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sc 462 over Beaverdam Branch in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 462
CrossesBeaverdam Branch
Location10.5MI NW of Ridgeland
RouteState Highway 462
Coordinates32.61694, -81.05472
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic949 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 462 over Beaverdam Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 462 over Beaverdam 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 462 over Beaverdam Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sc 462 over Beaverdam Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 462 over Beaverdam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.