S-34-543 over Browns Canal
FairMarion County, South Carolina · In Mullins Off of US-76 · Structure no. 000000000006740
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-34-543 over Browns Canal is a concrete slab carrying S-34-543 over Browns Canal in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 50 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-34-543 over Browns Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is S-34-543 over Browns 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-34-543 over Browns Canal carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-34-543 over Browns Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-34-543 over Browns Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.