US Bridges

US 15 over Jeffries Creek

Fair

Darlington County, South Carolina · 1MI E of Lydia · Structure no. 000000000000152

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 over Jeffries Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 15 over Jeffries Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,745 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 15
CrossesJeffries Creek
Location1MI E of Lydia
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyDarlington County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.29639, -80.09782
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,745 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15 over Jeffries Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 15 over Jeffries 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 15 over Jeffries Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 15 over Jeffries Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 over Jeffries Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.