S-1160/CHAPEL RD over Swinton Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 3 MI SW Ravenel · Structure no. 000000000003831
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1160/CHAPEL RD over Swinton Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-1160/CHAPEL RD over Swinton Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1160/CHAPEL RD over Swinton Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1160/CHAPEL RD over Swinton 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-1160/CHAPEL RD over Swinton Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-1160/CHAPEL RD over Swinton Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-1160/CHAPEL RD over Swinton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.