S-5-439 over Canal to South Edisto Ri
Bamberg County, South Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-5-439 over Canal to South Edisto Ri in Bamberg County, South Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 125 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 10 of the 82 inventoried bridges in Bamberg County rated good (12.2%); 7 (8.5%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 60 ft |
| Location | 2 Mi N of Bamberg |
| NBI structure number | 000000000010549 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bamberg County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 601 over Lemon Creek | 1954 | 3,200 | Fair |
| Sc 70 over Hayes Mill Creek | 1996 | 3,200 | Fair |
| US 301 SB over South Edisto River Swamp | 1933 | 3,150 | Fair |
| US 301 NB over South Edisto River Swamp | 1971 | 3,150 | Fair |
| US 301 NB over S. Edisto River | 1971 | 3,150 | Fair |
| US 301 SB over S Edisto River | 2023 | 3,150 | Good |
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