S-45-47 over Sandy Bay Branch
GoodWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NW Cades · Structure no. 000000000008801
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-45-47 over Sandy Bay Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-45-47 over Sandy Bay Branch in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-45-47 over Sandy Bay Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-45-47 over Sandy Bay Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-45-47 over Sandy Bay Branch carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-45-47 over Sandy Bay Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-45-47 over Sandy Bay Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.