S-16-290 over Boggy Gully Swamp
PoorDarlington County, South Carolina · 3MI N Lamar · Structure no. 000000000007345
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-290 over Boggy Gully Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-16-290 over Boggy Gully Swamp in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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-16-290 over Boggy Gully Swamp built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-290 over Boggy Gully Swamp 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-16-290 over Boggy Gully Swamp carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-16-290 over Boggy Gully Swamp?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-290 over Boggy Gully Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.