S-16-255 over Jeffries Creek
FairDarlington County, South Carolina · 5MI SW Darlington · Structure no. 000000000005504
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-255 over Jeffries Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16-255 over Jeffries Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 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).
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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 | 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-255 over Jeffries Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is S-16-255 over Jeffries 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-16-255 over Jeffries Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-16-255 over Jeffries 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-16-255 over Jeffries Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.