US Bridges

Sc 97 over Love Branch

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI S Hickory Grove · Structure no. 000000000006593

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 97 over Love Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 97 over Love Branch in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 97
CrossesLove Branch
Location5.0 MI S Hickory Grove
RouteState Highway 97
CountyYork County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.92383, -81.43164
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic596 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sc 97 over Love Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 97 over Love Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 97 over Love Branch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 97 over Love Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 97 over Love Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.