S-6-166 over Salkehatchie River
FairBarnwell County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW Barnwell · Structure no. 000000000006225
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-6-166 over Salkehatchie River is a concrete slab carrying S-6-166 over Salkehatchie River in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-6-166 over Salkehatchie River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-6-166 over Salkehatchie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does S-6-166 over Salkehatchie River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-6-166 over Salkehatchie River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-6-166 over Salkehatchie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.