S-31-162 over Gum Springs Branch
GoodLee County, South Carolina · 5 MI W Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000002577
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-31-162 over Gum Springs Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-31-162 over Gum Springs Branch in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-31-162 over Gum Springs Branch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-31-162 over Gum Springs 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-31-162 over Gum Springs Branch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-31-162 over Gum Springs Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-31-162 over Gum Springs Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.