US Bridges

US 15 over Four Hole Swamp

Fair

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 10.2 MI N of ST George · Structure no. 000000000001291

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 over Four Hole Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 15 over Four Hole Swamp in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 15
CrossesFour Hole Swamp
Location10.2 MI N of ST George
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates33.30191, -80.49744
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,504 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 US 15 over Four Hole Swamp built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 15 over Four Hole Swamp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 15 over Four Hole Swamp carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 15 over Four Hole Swamp?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 over Four Hole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.