US 15 over Whites Mill Pond
FairSumter County, South Carolina · 3 MI N of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000000702
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 15 over Whites Mill Pond is a concrete tee beam carrying US 15 over Whites Mill Pond in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,164 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 15 over Whites Mill Pond built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is US 15 over Whites Mill Pond 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 15 over Whites Mill Pond carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 15 over Whites Mill Pond?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 15 over Whites Mill Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.