US Bridges

S-15-45/ROUND O RD over Baptist Church Branch

Good

Colleton County, South Carolina · 4 MI SW Cottageville · Structure no. 000000000002703

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-15-45/ROUND O RD over Baptist Church Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-15-45/ROUND O RD over Baptist Church Branch in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-15-45/ROUND O RD
CrossesBaptist Church Branch
Location4 MI SW Cottageville
RouteState Highway 45
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.87968, -80.49855
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-15-45/ROUND O RD over Baptist Church Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-15-45/ROUND O RD over Baptist Church Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-15-45/ROUND O RD over Baptist Church Branch carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-15-45/ROUND O RD over Baptist Church Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-15-45/ROUND O RD over Baptist Church Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.