Sc 16 over Smith Branch #2
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · City of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000001283
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 16 over Smith Branch #2 is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 16 over Smith Branch #2 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,675 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 16 over Smith Branch #2 built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Sc 16 over Smith Branch #2 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 16 over Smith Branch #2 carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sc 16 over Smith Branch #2?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 16 over Smith Branch #2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.