S-16-68 over Swift Creek
FairDarlington County, South Carolina · In Darlington · Structure no. 000000000002508
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-68 over Swift Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16-68 over Swift Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 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 6 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-68 over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is S-16-68 over Swift 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-16-68 over Swift Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-16-68 over Swift Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-68 over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.