S-44-10 over Broad River Branch
PoorUnion County, South Carolina · Union RD @ Lockhart · Structure no. 000000000000468
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-44-10 over Broad River Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying S-44-10 over Broad River Branch in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2024. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-44-10 over Broad River Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-44-10 over Broad River Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does S-44-10 over Broad River Branch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-44-10 over Broad River Branch?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns S-44-10 over Broad River Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.