S-16-35 over Fountain Branch
FairDarlington County, South Carolina · 6MI NE Darlington · Structure no. 000000000005926
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-35 over Fountain Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-16-35 over Fountain Branch in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-16-35 over Fountain Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-35 over Fountain Branch 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-16-35 over Fountain Branch carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-16-35 over Fountain Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-35 over Fountain Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.