US Bridges

Sc 97 over Rocky Branch

Good

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 7 MI NW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000010737

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 97 over Rocky Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sc 97 over Rocky Branch in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,134 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 97
CrossesRocky Branch
Location7 MI NW of Camden
RouteState Highway 97
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.33524, -80.66626
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,134 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 97 over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 97 over Rocky 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 97 over Rocky Branch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 97 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 97 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.