US Bridges

S-16-327 over Cedar Creek

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 0.1 MI N Society Hill · Structure no. 000000000002715

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-16-327 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-16-327 over Cedar Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-16-327
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1 MI N Society Hill
RouteState Highway 327
Coordinates34.50139, -79.87472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-16-327 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-16-327 over Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-16-327 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is S-16-327 over Cedar 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-16-327 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.