S-743/WISTERIAN RD over Folly Creek
FairColleton County, South Carolina · 10.5 MI S Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000007448
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-743/WISTERIAN RD over Folly Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-743/WISTERIAN RD over Folly 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-743/WISTERIAN RD over Folly Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-743/WISTERIAN RD over Folly 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-743/WISTERIAN RD over Folly Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-743/WISTERIAN RD over Folly 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-743/WISTERIAN RD over Folly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.