US Bridges

S-16-573 over Gully Swamp

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 4MI N Lamar · Structure no. 000000000005016

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-16-573 over Gully Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-16-573 over Gully Swamp in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-16-573
CrossesGully Swamp
Location4MI N Lamar
RouteState Highway 573
Coordinates34.2375, -80.07056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2025
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-16-573 over Gully Swamp built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-16-573 over Gully 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-16-573 over Gully Swamp carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-16-573 over Gully Swamp?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-16-573 over Gully Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.