S-16-23 over Beaverdam Creek
FairDarlington County, South Carolina · 5MI NW Hartsville · Structure no. 000000000005500
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-23 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16-23 over Beaverdam Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,102 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 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 | 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-16-23 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is S-16-23 over Beaverdam 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-16-23 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-16-23 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-23 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.