US Bridges

S-34-263 over Catfish Canal

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 4MI S Sellers · Structure no. 000000000008900

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-34-263 over Catfish Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-34-263 over Catfish Canal in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesS-34-263
CrossesCatfish Canal
Location4MI S Sellers
RouteState Highway 263
Coordinates34.24072, -79.42782
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic329 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-34-263 over Catfish Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-34-263 over Catfish Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-34-263 over Catfish Canal carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-34-263 over Catfish Canal?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-34-263 over Catfish Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.