US Bridges

S-9-16 over Little Limestone Creek

Good

Calhoun County, South Carolina · 9.5 MI W St. Matthews · Structure no. 000000000008717

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-9-16 over Little Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-9-16 over Little Limestone Creek in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesS-9-16
CrossesLittle Limestone Creek
Location9.5 MI W St. Matthews
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates33.62288, -80.93843
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic448 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 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-9-16 over Little Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-9-16 over Little Limestone 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-9-16 over Little Limestone Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-9-16 over Little Limestone Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-9-16 over Little Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.