US Bridges

L-5000 over Toby Creek

GoodPosted for load

Barnwell County, South Carolina · Barnwell State Park · Structure no. 000000000004464

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

L-5000 over Toby Creek is a concrete slab carrying L-5000 over Toby Creek in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesL-5000
CrossesToby Creek
LocationBarnwell State Park
RouteCounty Highway 5000
Coordinates33.32965, -81.30458
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 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 Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 L-5000 over Toby Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is L-5000 over Toby 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 L-5000 over Toby Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-5000 over Toby Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns L-5000 over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.