US Bridges

Sc 9 over Hagins Swamp

Good

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of Clio · Structure no. 000000000000655

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Hagins Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 9 over Hagins Swamp in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 9
CrossesHagins Swamp
Location2 MI NW of Clio
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.58756, -79.57022
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sc 9 over Hagins Swamp built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 over Hagins Swamp 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 Sc 9 over Hagins Swamp carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Hagins Swamp?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Hagins Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.