S-31-221 over Beaver Dam Creek
GoodLee County, South Carolina · 8MI SW of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000009045
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-31-221 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-31-221 over Beaver Dam Creek 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-31-221 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-31-221 over Beaver Dam Creek 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-31-221 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-31-221 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-31-221 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.