US Bridges

S-6-431 over Turkey Creek

Good

Barnwell County, South Carolina · Barnwell C L · Structure no. 000000000004048

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-6-431 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-6-431 over Turkey Creek in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesS-6-431
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationBarnwell C L
RouteState Highway 431
Coordinates33.2461, -81.36923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-6-431 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-6-431 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S-6-431 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-6-431 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S-6-431 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.