Sc 16 over Smith Branch
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000001282
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 16 over Smith Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 16 over Smith Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,405 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 68 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 16 over Smith Branch built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 16 over Smith 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 16 over Smith Branch carry?
About 20,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sc 16 over Smith Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 16 over Smith Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.