S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek
GoodJasper County, South Carolina · 4MI SW Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000005776
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.