S-45-271 over Kingstree SW Canal
FairWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · Town of Kingstree · Structure no. 000000000005873
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-271 over Kingstree SW Canal is a concrete slab carrying S-45-271 over Kingstree SW Canal in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 55 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,584 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-45-271 over Kingstree SW Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is S-45-271 over Kingstree SW Canal 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-45-271 over Kingstree SW Canal carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-45-271 over Kingstree SW Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-271 over Kingstree SW Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.