S-16-18 over Black Creek
PoorPosted for loadDarlington County, South Carolina · In Hartsville · Structure no. 000000000005498
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-18 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16-18 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,217 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-18 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-16-18 over Black 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-16-18 over Black Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-16-18 over Black Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-18 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.