US 15 over Target Creek
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of Holly Hill · Structure no. 000000000001313
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1945
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 15 over Target Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 15 over Target Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 97 years old, older 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 6 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 15 over Target Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.
What condition is US 15 over Target 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 15 over Target Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 15 over Target Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 15 over Target Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.