US Bridges

US 15 over Great Pee Dee Swp (5)

Good

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 5 MI NE Society Hill · Structure no. 000000000001396

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 over Great Pee Dee Swp (5) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15 over Great Pee Dee Swp (5) in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,837 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 15
CrossesGreat Pee Dee Swp (5)
Location5 MI NE Society Hill
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates34.55961, -79.78519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,837 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US 15 over Great Pee Dee Swp (5) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 15 over Great Pee Dee Swp (5) 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 15 over Great Pee Dee Swp (5) carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 15 over Great Pee Dee Swp (5)?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 over Great Pee Dee Swp (5)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.