S-16-19 over Boggy Swamp
PoorPosted for loadDarlington County, South Carolina · 5.5MI N Lamar · Structure no. 000000000002322
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-19 over Boggy Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-16-19 over Boggy Swamp in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-16-19 over Boggy Swamp built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is S-16-19 over Boggy Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does S-16-19 over Boggy Swamp carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-16-19 over Boggy Swamp?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-19 over Boggy Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.