US Bridges

S-14-127 over Trib of Tawcaw Creek

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 3.5MI SE Summerton · Structure no. 000000000008633

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-14-127 over Trib of Tawcaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-14-127 over Trib of Tawcaw Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-14-127
CrossesTrib of Tawcaw Creek
Location3.5MI SE Summerton
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates33.56017, -80.36761
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 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 traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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-14-127 over Trib of Tawcaw Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-14-127 over Trib of 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-14-127 over Trib of Tawcaw Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-14-127 over Trib of Tawcaw 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-14-127 over Trib of Tawcaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.