US 78 over Briar Branch

Fair Condition95 years old1,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyBamberg
Location9.5 Mi E Of Bamberg
CarriesUS 78
CrossesBriar Branch
Coordinates33.23392, -80.87907

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width45.3 ft (13.8 m)
Deck Area420.9 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1966)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,400 (2023)
Truck Traffic30%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000479

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