US Bridges

S-14-25 over Tawcaw Creek

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 1MI SE Summerton · Structure no. 000000000001613

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-14-25 over Tawcaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-14-25 over Tawcaw Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 76 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-14-25
CrossesTawcaw Creek
Location1MI SE Summerton
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates33.60001, -80.34172
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-14-25 over Tawcaw Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is S-14-25 over Tawcaw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-14-25 over Tawcaw Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-14-25 over Tawcaw Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns S-14-25 over Tawcaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.