US Bridges

Sc 48 over Reeder Point Branch

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 8MI SE of Cola · Structure no. 000000000001264

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 48 over Reeder Point Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 48 over Reeder Point Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 83 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 48
CrossesReeder Point Branch
Location8MI SE of Cola
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates33.92314, -80.95732
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 48 over Reeder Point Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Sc 48 over Reeder Point Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 48 over Reeder Point Branch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 48 over Reeder Point Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 48 over Reeder Point Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.