S-6-159 over Turkey Creek Pond
GoodBarnwell County, South Carolina · City of Barnwell · Structure no. 000000000008515
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-6-159 over Turkey Creek Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-6-159 over Turkey Creek Pond in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-6-159 over Turkey Creek Pond built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-6-159 over Turkey Creek Pond 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-6-159 over Turkey Creek Pond carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-6-159 over Turkey Creek Pond?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-6-159 over Turkey Creek Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.