US Bridges

S-35-27 over Gunn Swamp Creek

Fair

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 2 MI E Mccoll · Structure no. 000000000008370

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-35-27 over Gunn Swamp Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-35-27 over Gunn Swamp Creek in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-35-27
CrossesGunn Swamp Creek
Location2 MI E Mccoll
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates34.64407, -79.50717
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic832 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S-35-27 over Gunn Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-35-27 over Gunn Swamp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-35-27 over Gunn Swamp Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-35-27 over Gunn Swamp Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-35-27 over Gunn Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.