US Bridges

Sc 9 over Broad River Cana

Good

Union County, South Carolina · Town of Lockhart · Structure no. 000000000010159

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Broad River Cana is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 9 over Broad River Cana in Union 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSc 9
CrossesBroad River Cana
LocationTown of Lockhart
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.78743, -81.45782
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,872 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over Broad River Cana built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 over Broad River Cana 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 9 over Broad River Cana carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Broad River Cana?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Broad River Cana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.