S-40-734 over Dry Branch
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 7 MI W of Eastover · Structure no. 000000000003746
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-734 over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-734 over Dry Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-734 over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-734 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 2025.
How much traffic does S-40-734 over Dry Branch carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-40-734 over Dry Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-734 over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.