US 15 SB over Pocotaligo River
PoorPosted for loadSumter County, South Carolina · 2 MI S of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000000703
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 15 SB over Pocotaligo River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 15 SB over Pocotaligo River in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,314 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 15 SB over Pocotaligo River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 15 SB over Pocotaligo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 15 SB over Pocotaligo River carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 15 SB over Pocotaligo River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 15 SB over Pocotaligo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.