US Bridges

S-390/TOOGOODOO RD over Swinton Creek

PoorPosted for load

Charleston County, South Carolina · 5 MI SW Ravenel · Structure no. 000000000006633

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-390/TOOGOODOO RD over Swinton Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-390/TOOGOODOO RD over Swinton Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-390/TOOGOODOO RD
CrossesSwinton Creek
Location5 MI SW Ravenel
RouteState Highway 390
Coordinates32.70781, -80.29346
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$464,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-390/TOOGOODOO RD over Swinton Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-390/TOOGOODOO RD over Swinton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S-390/TOOGOODOO RD over Swinton Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-390/TOOGOODOO RD over Swinton Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-390/TOOGOODOO RD over Swinton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.