US Bridges

S-16-50 over Black Creek

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 4MI W Hartsville · Structure no. 000000000008826

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-16-50 over Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-16-50 over Black Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-16-50
CrossesBlack Creek
Location4MI W Hartsville
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates34.39484, -80.01317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-16-50 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-16-50 over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S-16-50 over Black Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-16-50 over Black Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-16-50 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.