US Bridges

Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Jones Swamp Breek

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 2.7 MI W of Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000000019

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Jones Swamp Breek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Jones Swamp Breek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 103 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,837 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 64/BELLS HWY
CrossesJones Swamp Breek
Location2.7 MI W of Walterboro
RouteState Highway 64
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.93218, -80.70218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,837 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Jones Swamp Breek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Jones Swamp Breek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Jones Swamp Breek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Jones Swamp Breek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Jones Swamp Breek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.