US Bridges

S-24/MT Carmel RD over Wolf Creek

Good

Colleton County, South Carolina · 2.8 MI NW of Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000001359

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24/MT Carmel RD over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-24/MT Carmel RD over Wolf Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-24/MT Carmel RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.8 MI NW of Walterboro
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates32.93716, -80.68393
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,358 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$107,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-24/MT Carmel RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24/MT Carmel RD over Wolf 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-24/MT Carmel RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-24/MT Carmel RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-24/MT Carmel RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.