S-15-158/FORKS RD over Deep Creek
FairColleton County, South Carolina · 13.5 MI SW Waltb · Structure no. 000000000002027
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-15-158/FORKS RD over Deep Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-15-158/FORKS RD over Deep Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 S-15-158/FORKS RD over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-15-158/FORKS RD over Deep 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does S-15-158/FORKS RD over Deep Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-15-158/FORKS RD over Deep Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns S-15-158/FORKS RD over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.