S-16-697 over Newman & Sparrow Swamp
GoodDarlington County, South Carolina · 3MI SE Lamar · Structure no. 000000000004740
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-697 over Newman & Sparrow Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-16-697 over Newman & Sparrow Swamp 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-16-697 over Newman & Sparrow Swamp built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-697 over Newman & Sparrow Swamp 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-16-697 over Newman & Sparrow Swamp carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-16-697 over Newman & Sparrow Swamp?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-697 over Newman & Sparrow Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.