US Bridges

S-15-44/STOKES RD over Doctors Creek

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI NW Waltb · Structure no. 000000000007445

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-15-44/STOKES RD over Doctors Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-15-44/STOKES RD over Doctors Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesS-15-44/STOKES RD
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location4.5 MI NW Waltb
RouteState Highway 44
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.93799, -80.72827
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-15-44/STOKES RD over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-15-44/STOKES RD over Doctors 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-15-44/STOKES RD over Doctors Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-15-44/STOKES RD over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-15-44/STOKES RD over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.