S-15-96/MERRICK DR over Unnamed Stream
GoodColleton County, South Carolina · 6.8 MI NE Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000002024
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-15-96/MERRICK DR over Unnamed Stream is a concrete slab carrying S-15-96/MERRICK DR over Unnamed Stream in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-15-96/MERRICK DR over Unnamed Stream built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is S-15-96/MERRICK DR over Unnamed Stream 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-15-96/MERRICK DR over Unnamed Stream carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-15-96/MERRICK DR over Unnamed Stream?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-15-96/MERRICK DR over Unnamed Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.