US Bridges

S-15-346 over Black Creek

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 6.1 MI W Waltb · Structure no. 000000000004731

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-15-346 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-15-346 over Black Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-15-346
CrossesBlack Creek
Location6.1 MI W Waltb
RouteState Highway 346
Coordinates32.91634, -80.76943
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-15-346 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-15-346 over Black 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-15-346 over Black Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-15-346 over Black 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-15-346 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.