US Bridges

Sc 154 over Gin Branch

Good

Lee County, South Carolina · 2MI S of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000008463

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 154 over Gin Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 154 over Gin Branch in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 154
CrossesGin Branch
Location2MI S of Bishopville
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates34.18444, -80.2496
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 154 over Gin Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 154 over Gin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 154 over Gin Branch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 154 over Gin Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 154 over Gin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.