US 321 over Birds Branch

Fair Condition86 years old1,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyBamberg
Location2mi S Of Olar
CarriesUS 321
CrossesBirds Branch
Coordinates33.15418, -81.19331

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Area112.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1940

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,250 (2023)
Truck Traffic31%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number000000000001008

Nearby Bridges

S-5-567 over Birds Branch 0.4 mi Fair Sc 64 over Kirkland Creek 1.7 mi Fair S-5-76 over Georges Creek 2.1 mi Fair US 301 over Salkehatchie River 2.9 mi Fair Sc 64 over Georges Creek 3.0 mi Fair US 301 over Salkehatchie River Swamp 3.1 mi Fair Sc 300 over Wells Branch 3.2 mi Good US 301 over Salkehatchie River Swamp 3.3 mi Fair S-5-31 over Kirkland Creek 3.7 mi Fair S-6-57 & S-6-58 over Hercules Creek 3.8 mi Fair