US Bridges

S-16-35 over High Hill Creek

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 4MI N Florence · Structure no. 000000000002324

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-16-35 over High Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-16-35 over High Hill Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-16-35
CrossesHigh Hill Creek
Location4MI N Florence
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates34.2493, -79.78537
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 S-16-35 over High Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-16-35 over High Hill Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-16-35 over High Hill Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-16-35 over High Hill Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S-16-35 over High Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.