US Bridges

S-35-220 over Crooked Creek Canal

GoodClosed to traffic

Marlboro County, South Carolina · Town of Bennettsville · Structure no. 000000000003039

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-35-220 over Crooked Creek Canal is a concrete culvert carrying S-35-220 over Crooked Creek Canal in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,397 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-35-220
CrossesCrooked Creek Canal
LocationTown of Bennettsville
RouteState Highway 220
Coordinates34.63067, -79.68171
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,397 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-35-220 over Crooked Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-35-220 over Crooked Creek Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-35-220 over Crooked Creek Canal carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-35-220 over Crooked Creek Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns S-35-220 over Crooked Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.