S-16-36 over Seed Branch
GoodDarlington County, South Carolina · 7MI NE Hartsville · Structure no. 000000000008997
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-16-36 over Seed Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-16-36 over Seed Branch in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-16-36 over Seed Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-16-36 over Seed Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-16-36 over Seed Branch carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-16-36 over Seed Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-16-36 over Seed Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.