US Bridges

Sc 211 over Broad River

Poor

York County, South Carolina · 5.1 MI W Hickory Grove · Structure no. 000000000002439

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
710 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 211 over Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 211 over Broad River in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2043. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSc 211
CrossesBroad River
Location5.1 MI W Hickory Grove
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates34.93813, -81.47982
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 211 over Broad River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 211 over Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 211 over Broad River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 211 over Broad River?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 211 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.