S-15-26 over Ashepoo River
FairColleton County, South Carolina · 22.5 MI S Waltb · Structure no. 000000000007342
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 620 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-15-26 over Ashepoo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-15-26 over Ashepoo River in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2043. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-15-26 over Ashepoo River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-15-26 over Ashepoo River 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-15-26 over Ashepoo River carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is S-15-26 over Ashepoo River?
The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-15-26 over Ashepoo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.