US Bridges

Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Ricepatch Creek

Good

Colleton County, South Carolina · 15.5 MI W Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000000505

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Ricepatch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Ricepatch Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSc 63/SNIDERS HWY
CrossesRicepatch Creek
Location15.5 MI W Walterboro
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates32.90878, -80.93711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Ricepatch Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Ricepatch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Ricepatch Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Ricepatch Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Ricepatch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.