S-16-1040 over Black Creek
PoorPosted for loadDarlington County, South Carolina · City of Hartsville · Structure no. 000000000007346
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-1040 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-16-1040 over Black Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-1040 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-1040 over Black 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-16-1040 over Black Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-16-1040 over Black Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-1040 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.