S-16-13 over Swift Creek
PoorPosted for loadDarlington County, South Carolina · 5MI W Darlington · Structure no. 000000000007242
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-13 over Swift Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16-13 over Swift Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 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 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-16-13 over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-13 over Swift 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-16-13 over Swift Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-16-13 over Swift Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-13 over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.