US 15 over Lynches River
FairLee County, South Carolina · 2MI NE of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000008577
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 735 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 15 over Lynches River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15 over Lynches River in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,176 by 2043. The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 15 over Lynches River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 15 over Lynches River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 15 over Lynches River carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 15 over Lynches River?
The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 15 over Lynches River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.