S-16-41 over Flat Creek
PoorPosted for loadDarlington County, South Carolina · 6MI S Society Hill · Structure no. 000000000004501
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-41 over Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16-41 over Flat Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-41 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-41 over Flat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does S-16-41 over Flat Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is S-16-41 over Flat Creek?
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-16-41 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.