US Bridges

S-15-27 over Willow Swamp

Good

Colleton County, South Carolina · 14.5 MI NW Waltb · Structure no. 000000000007772

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-15-27 over Willow Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-15-27 over Willow Swamp in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-15-27
CrossesWillow Swamp
Location14.5 MI NW Waltb
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates32.97606, -80.90263
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-15-27 over Willow Swamp built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-15-27 over Willow Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does S-15-27 over Willow Swamp carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-15-27 over Willow Swamp?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-15-27 over Willow Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.