S-16-697 over Deep Hole Swamp
FairDarlington County, South Carolina · 3MI S Lamar · Structure no. 000000000003630
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-697 over Deep Hole Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-16-697 over Deep Hole Swamp in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-697 over Deep Hole Swamp built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is S-16-697 over Deep Hole Swamp 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-16-697 over Deep Hole Swamp carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-16-697 over Deep Hole Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-697 over Deep Hole Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.