FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-3-350

Carrying S-3-350 over COOSAWHATCHIE RIVER

6MI S ALLENDALE, Allendale, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S-3-350

The S-3-350 bridge in Allendale, South Carolina carries S-3-350 over COOSAWHATCHIE RIVER. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 125 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S-3-350 compares

▼ 12.0
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of South Carolina bridges
43
Bridges in Allendale · 6 in Poor condition
S-3-350 17.8 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.8
Serviceability /30
27.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
125 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000004924

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S-3-350 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare S-3-350 against other structures in Allendale and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S-3-350?

S-3-350 in Allendale, South Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-3-350 inspected?

S-3-350's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 125 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-3-350 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S-3-350?

S-3-350 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-3-350?

S-3-350 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-3-350 and does age affect safety?

S-3-350 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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