S-1426 over Long Branch
PoorClosed to trafficOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI W NORTH_(OC-1426) · Structure no. 000000000006915
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1426 over Long Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying S-1426 over Long Branch in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1426 over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1426 over Long Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-1426 over Long Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-1426 over Long Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns S-1426 over Long Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.