S-45-160 over Br-Poplar Hill Br
FairWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI S Hemingway · Structure no. 000000000004228
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-160 over Br-Poplar Hill Br is a concrete slab carrying S-45-160 over Br-Poplar Hill Br in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-45-160 over Br-Poplar Hill Br built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is S-45-160 over Br-Poplar Hill Br 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-45-160 over Br-Poplar Hill Br carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-45-160 over Br-Poplar Hill Br?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-160 over Br-Poplar Hill Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.