S-35-457 over Machine Branch
FairMarlboro County, South Carolina · 4 MI SW Bennettsville · Structure no. 000000000004619
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-35-457 over Machine Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-35-457 over Machine Branch in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-35-457 over Machine Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is S-35-457 over Machine 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-35-457 over Machine Branch carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-35-457 over Machine Branch?
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-35-457 over Machine Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.