S-45-45 over Wee Tee Branch
FairWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 9.0 MI SW Andrews · Structure no. 000000000002433
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-45 over Wee Tee Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-45-45 over Wee Tee Branch in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 69 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-45-45 over Wee Tee Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is S-45-45 over Wee Tee 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-45-45 over Wee Tee Branch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-45-45 over Wee Tee Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-45 over Wee Tee Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.