S-16-13 over Black Creek
FairDarlington County, South Carolina · 5MI NE Hartsville · Structure no. 000000000005497
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-13 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16-13 over Black Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 56 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-13 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is S-16-13 over Black Creek 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-16-13 over Black Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-16-13 over Black Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-13 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.