S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Branch
FairWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI S Hemingway · Structure no. 000000000004231
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Branch in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Branch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is S-45-300 over Poplar Hill 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Branch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Branch?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.