S-18-19/WIRE RD over Indian Fields Swamp
PoorDorchester County, South Carolina · 7.3MI SE ST George · Structure no. 000000000003259
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-18-19/WIRE RD over Indian Fields Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-18-19/WIRE RD over Indian Fields Swamp in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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-18-19/WIRE RD over Indian Fields Swamp built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-18-19/WIRE RD over Indian Fields Swamp 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does S-18-19/WIRE RD over Indian Fields Swamp carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-18-19/WIRE RD over Indian Fields Swamp?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-18-19/WIRE RD over Indian Fields Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.