S-74/MILLS Pond RD over Buckhead Creek
FairColleton County, South Carolina · 12.8 MI NW Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000002164
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-74/MILLS Pond RD over Buckhead Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-74/MILLS Pond RD over Buckhead Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-74/MILLS Pond RD over Buckhead Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-74/MILLS Pond RD over Buckhead 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-74/MILLS Pond RD over Buckhead Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-74/MILLS Pond RD over Buckhead Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-74/MILLS Pond RD over Buckhead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.