US Bridges

Joshuas Branch-Bri over Joshuas Branch

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081201000003119

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Joshuas Branch-Bri over Joshuas Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Joshuas Branch-Bri over Joshuas Branch in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesJoshuas Branch-Bri
CrossesJoshuas Branch
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 380.1
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.37241, -81.6535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joshuas Branch-Bri over Joshuas Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joshuas Branch-Bri over Joshuas 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Joshuas Branch-Bri over Joshuas Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Joshuas Branch-Bri over Joshuas Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Joshuas Branch-Bri over Joshuas Branch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.