S-16-35 over Black Creek
FairDarlington County, South Carolina · 5MI N Florence · Structure no. 000000000008545
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-35 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16-35 over Black Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-35 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-35 over Black 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-16-35 over Black Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is S-16-35 over Black Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-35 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.