US Bridges

S-15-233/PENIEL RD over Remich Swamp

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 5.3 MI SW Waltb · Structure no. 000000000002711

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-15-233/PENIEL RD over Remich Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-15-233/PENIEL RD over Remich Swamp in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS-15-233/PENIEL RD
CrossesRemich Swamp
Location5.3 MI SW Waltb
RouteState Highway 233
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.83962, -80.72133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-15-233/PENIEL RD over Remich Swamp built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-15-233/PENIEL RD over Remich Swamp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-15-233/PENIEL RD over Remich Swamp carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-15-233/PENIEL RD over Remich Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-15-233/PENIEL RD over Remich Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.