US Bridges

S-6-169 over Toby Creek

Fair

Barnwell County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI NE Barnwell · Structure no. 000000000006840

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-6-169 over Toby Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-6-169 over Toby Creek in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS-6-169
CrossesToby Creek
Location5.5 MI NE Barnwell
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates33.2966, -81.29677
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic329 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-6-169 over Toby Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-6-169 over Toby Creek 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-6-169 over Toby Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-6-169 over Toby Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-6-169 over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.