US Bridges

Sc 48 over Dry Branch

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 10 MI SE of Cola · Structure no. 000000000001268

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 48 over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 48 over Dry Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 48
CrossesDry Branch
Location10 MI SE of Cola
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates33.85228, -80.80455
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 48 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 48 over Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 48 over Dry Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sc 48 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 48 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.