FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg

Carrying ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg over ROCKY BRANCH

NO DATA ENTERED, Fairfield, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg

The ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg bridge in Fairfield, South Carolina carries ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg over ROCKY BRANCH. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.5 metric tons.

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

How ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg compares

▼ 22.3
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of South Carolina bridges
81
Bridges in Fairfield · 7 in Poor condition
ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg 7.5 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
4.6
Serviceability /30
14.7
Essentiality /15
4.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
7.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
5.0 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081201000003121

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, 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 ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg 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 ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg against other structures in Fairfield 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 ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg?

ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg in Fairfield, South Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg inspected?

ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg 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 ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg?

ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg?

ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg and does age affect safety?

ROCKY BRANCH-Bridg was built in 1963, making it 63 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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