US Bridges

S-27-110 over Great Swamp

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 3.5MI SW Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000002379

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-27-110 over Great Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-27-110 over Great Swamp in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 69 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-27-110
CrossesGreat Swamp
Location3.5MI SW Ridgeland
RouteState Highway 110
Coordinates32.44646, -81.02476
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-27-110 over Great Swamp built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is S-27-110 over Great 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-27-110 over Great Swamp carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-27-110 over Great Swamp?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-27-110 over Great Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.