S-53 over Dutchmans Creek
GoodFairfield County, South Carolina · 9 MI SE of Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000009930
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-53 over Dutchmans Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-53 over Dutchmans Creek in Fairfield 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-53 over Dutchmans Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-53 over Dutchmans 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-53 over Dutchmans Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-53 over Dutchmans Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-53 over Dutchmans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.