S-44-278 over Tinker Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, South Carolina · 9.2 MI S Union · Structure no. 000000000004893
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-44-278 over Tinker Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-44-278 over Tinker Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2024. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-44-278 over Tinker Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-44-278 over Tinker Creek 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-44-278 over Tinker Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-44-278 over Tinker Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-44-278 over Tinker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.