US Bridges

S-45-292 over Grahams Mill Branch

Good

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI NE Cades · Structure no. 000000000009290

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-292 over Grahams Mill Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-45-292 over Grahams Mill Branch in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2024. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-45-292
CrossesGrahams Mill Branch
Location1.0 MI NE Cades
RouteState Highway 292
Coordinates33.79333, -79.75389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-45-292 over Grahams Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-45-292 over Grahams Mill 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-45-292 over Grahams Mill Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-45-292 over Grahams Mill Branch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-45-292 over Grahams Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.