S-31-327 over Atkins Drainage Canal
FairLee County, South Carolina · 3 MI W of Lynchburg · Structure no. 000000000006336
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-31-327 over Atkins Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying S-31-327 over Atkins Drainage Canal in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-31-327 over Atkins Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-31-327 over Atkins Drainage Canal 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-31-327 over Atkins Drainage Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-31-327 over Atkins Drainage Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-31-327 over Atkins Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.