US Bridges

Sc 302 over Savana Branch

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 1MI NE of S Congaree · Structure no. 000000000001094

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 302 over Savana Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 302 over Savana Branch in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 97 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,410 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 145 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 302
CrossesSavana Branch
Location1MI NE of S Congaree
RouteState Highway 302
CountyLexington County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.93013, -81.11784
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic22,410 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 302 over Savana Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Sc 302 over Savana 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 302 over Savana Branch carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 302 over Savana Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 302 over Savana Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.