S-15-71/HALYARD RD over Fender Creek
FairColleton County, South Carolina · 22 MI NW Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000005920
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-15-71/HALYARD RD over Fender Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-15-71/HALYARD RD over Fender Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-15-71/HALYARD RD over Fender Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-15-71/HALYARD RD over Fender 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 2025.
How much traffic does S-15-71/HALYARD RD over Fender Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-15-71/HALYARD RD over Fender Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-15-71/HALYARD RD over Fender Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.