S-31-154 over Black River Branch
FairLee County, South Carolina · 8 MI W of Lynchburg · Structure no. 000000000009043
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-31-154 over Black River Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-31-154 over Black River Branch in Lee 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-31-154 over Black River Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-31-154 over Black River Branch 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-31-154 over Black River Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-31-154 over Black River Branch?
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-31-154 over Black River Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.