S-72/JONES Swp RD over Jones Swamp Creek
FairColleton County, South Carolina · 5.2 MI NW Waltb · Structure no. 000000000003842
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-72/JONES Swp RD over Jones Swamp Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-72/JONES Swp RD over Jones Swamp Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-72/JONES Swp RD over Jones Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-72/JONES Swp RD over Jones Swamp 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does S-72/JONES Swp RD over Jones Swamp Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-72/JONES Swp RD over Jones Swamp Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-72/JONES Swp RD over Jones Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.