S-16-42 over Swift Creek
GoodDarlington County, South Carolina · In Darlington · Structure no. 000000000002713
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-42 over Swift Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-16-42 over Swift Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-42 over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-42 over Swift 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-16-42 over Swift Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-16-42 over Swift Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-42 over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.