US Bridges

S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Br Overflow

Good

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI S Hemingway · Structure no. 000000000009291

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Br Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Br Overflow 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-45-300
CrossesPoplar Hill Br Overflow
Location4.0 MI S Hemingway
RouteState Highway 300
Coordinates33.69872, -79.45883
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-45-300 over Poplar Hill Br Overflow built?

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

What condition is S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Br Overflow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Br Overflow carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Br Overflow?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-45-300 over Poplar Hill Br Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.