US Bridges

S-15-128 over Ireland Creek

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · Town of Waltb · Structure no. 000000000007240

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-15-128 over Ireland Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-15-128 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-15-128
CrossesIreland Creek
LocationTown of Waltb
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates32.90406, -80.67311
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-15-128 over Ireland Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-15-128 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-15-128 over Ireland Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-15-128 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 50 ft wide.

Who owns S-15-128 over Ireland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.