S-15-49/RUFFIN RD over Jones Swamp
GoodColleton County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI NW of Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000001813
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-15-49/RUFFIN RD over Jones Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-15-49/RUFFIN RD over Jones Swamp in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-15-49/RUFFIN RD over Jones Swamp built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-15-49/RUFFIN RD over Jones Swamp 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-15-49/RUFFIN RD over Jones Swamp carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-15-49/RUFFIN RD over Jones Swamp?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-15-49/RUFFIN RD over Jones Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.