US Bridges

US 176/STATE RD over Dean Swamp

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE of Holly Hill · Structure no. 000000000010436

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176/STATE RD over Dean Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 176/STATE RD over Dean Swamp in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,402 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesUS 176/STATE RD
CrossesDean Swamp
Location5 MI SE of Holly Hill
RouteU.S. Route 176
Coordinates33.27609, -80.35089
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic12,402 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 176/STATE RD over Dean Swamp built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 176/STATE RD over Dean 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 176/STATE RD over Dean Swamp carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 176/STATE RD over Dean Swamp?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 176/STATE RD over Dean Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.