US Bridges

S-25-69 over Coosawatchie River

Good

Hampton County, South Carolina · 3MI S Brunson · Structure no. 000000000009205

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-25-69 over Coosawatchie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-25-69 over Coosawatchie River in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-25-69
CrossesCoosawatchie River
Location3MI S Brunson
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates32.89351, -81.20309
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S-25-69 over Coosawatchie River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-25-69 over Coosawatchie River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-25-69 over Coosawatchie River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-25-69 over Coosawatchie River?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-25-69 over Coosawatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.