S-14-127 over Tawcaw Creek
FairClarendon County, South Carolina · 3MI S Summerton · Structure no. 000000000008822
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-14-127 over Tawcaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-14-127 over Tawcaw Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-14-127 over Tawcaw Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-14-127 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-14-127 over Tawcaw Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-14-127 over Tawcaw Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-14-127 over Tawcaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.