US Bridges

S-27-141 over I-95

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 1.2MI NW Hardeeville · Structure no. 000000000005102

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-27-141 over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-27-141 over I-95 in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,336 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-27-141
CrossesI-95
Location1.2MI NW Hardeeville
RouteState Highway 141
CountyJasper County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.29392, -81.06455
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic10,336 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-27-141 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-27-141 over I-95 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-27-141 over I-95 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-27-141 over I-95?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-27-141 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.