US Bridges

S-35-18 over Rogers Creek

Fair

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 4 MI NW Brownsville · Structure no. 000000000007710

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-35-18 over Rogers Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-35-18 over Rogers Creek in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesS-35-18
CrossesRogers Creek
Location4 MI NW Brownsville
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates34.42608, -79.65723
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 S-35-18 over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-35-18 over Rogers Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-35-18 over Rogers Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-35-18 over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-35-18 over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.