US Bridges

Sc 5 Bus over Langham Branch

Good

York County, South Carolina · 0.6 MI E of York · Structure no. 000000000000621

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 5 Bus over Langham Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 5 Bus over Langham Branch in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,367 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 5 Bus
CrossesLangham Branch
Location0.6 MI E of York
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.98578, -81.218
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2023)
Projected traffic26,367 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 5 Bus over Langham Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 5 Bus over Langham 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 5 Bus over Langham Branch carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 5 Bus over Langham Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 5 Bus over Langham Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.