US Bridges

S-16/MILL Pond RD over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Jasper County, South Carolina · 13.5MI NW Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000008013

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-16/MILL Pond RD over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-16/MILL Pond RD over Beaverdam Creek in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-16/MILL Pond RD
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location13.5MI NW Ridgeland
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.67868, -81.00561
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic452 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-16/MILL Pond RD over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-16/MILL Pond RD over Beaverdam 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-16/MILL Pond RD over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-16/MILL Pond RD over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-16/MILL Pond RD over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.