S-16-50 over Trib to Black Creek
FairDarlington County, South Carolina · 3MI N Hartsville · Structure no. 000000000005502
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-50 over Trib to Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16-50 over Trib to Black Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-50 over Trib to Black Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-50 over Trib to 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does S-16-50 over Trib to Black Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-16-50 over Trib to Black Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-50 over Trib to Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.