US 15 over Ireland Creek
FairColleton County, South Carolina · In Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000001615
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 15 over Ireland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 15 over Ireland Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,677 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 87 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 15 over Ireland Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 15 over Ireland 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 15 over Ireland Creek carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 15 over Ireland Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 15 over Ireland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.