US Bridges

S-45-51 over Black Mingo Creek

Good

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI SW Indiantown · Structure no. 000000000003999

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-51 over Black Mingo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-45-51 over Black Mingo Creek in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,321 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-45-51
CrossesBlack Mingo Creek
Location7.0 MI SW Indiantown
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates33.71062, -79.57548
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,321 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-45-51 over Black Mingo Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-45-51 over Black Mingo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S-45-51 over Black Mingo Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-45-51 over Black Mingo Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-45-51 over Black Mingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.