S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek
FairJasper County, South Carolina · 4.5MI W Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000009034
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek in Jasper 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek 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 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 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-27-243 over Broad Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.