US Bridges

S-6-57 over Salkehatchie River Swamp

Good

Barnwell County, South Carolina · 8 MI E Barnwell · Structure no. 000000000004261

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-6-57 over Salkehatchie River Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-6-57 over Salkehatchie River Swamp in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesS-6-57
CrossesSalkehatchie River Swamp
Location8 MI E Barnwell
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.16771, -81.26028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic219 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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-6-57 over Salkehatchie River Swamp built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-6-57 over Salkehatchie River Swamp 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-6-57 over Salkehatchie River Swamp carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-6-57 over Salkehatchie River Swamp?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-6-57 over Salkehatchie River Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.