S-15-68 over Ireland Creek
FairColleton County, South Carolina · Town of Waltb · Structure no. 000000000007239
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-15-68 over Ireland Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-15-68 over Ireland Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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-15-68 over Ireland Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-15-68 over Ireland 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-15-68 over Ireland Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-15-68 over Ireland Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns S-15-68 over Ireland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.