Sc 261 over Mill Branch
FairWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 9 MI W Kingstree · Structure no. 000000000000469
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 261 over Mill Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 261 over Mill Branch in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 261 over Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Sc 261 over Mill Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 261 over Mill Branch carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sc 261 over Mill Branch?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 261 over Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.