S-299/OLD Bell RD over Trib to Polk Swamp
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 4.4 MI S of ST George · Structure no. 000000000003639
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-299/OLD Bell RD over Trib to Polk Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-299/OLD Bell RD over Trib to Polk Swamp in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-299/OLD Bell RD over Trib to Polk Swamp built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-299/OLD Bell RD over Trib to Polk 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-299/OLD Bell RD over Trib to Polk Swamp carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is S-299/OLD Bell RD over Trib to Polk Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-299/OLD Bell RD over Trib to Polk Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.