US Bridges

US 15 Bus over Kilborn Mill Pond

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 1MI NE of Hartsville · Structure no. 000000000000523

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Bus over Kilborn Mill Pond is a concrete culvert carrying US 15 Bus over Kilborn Mill Pond in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 94 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,421 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesUS 15 Bus
CrossesKilborn Mill Pond
Location1MI NE of Hartsville
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates34.39722, -80.06139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic11,421 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15 Bus over Kilborn Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 15 Bus over Kilborn Mill Pond 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 15 Bus over Kilborn Mill Pond carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 15 Bus over Kilborn Mill Pond?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 Bus over Kilborn Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.