S-16-697 over Bay Branch
Darlington County, South Carolina · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-16-697 over Bay Branch in Darlington County, South Carolina, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 64 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 175 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 107 of the 173 inventoried bridges in Darlington County rated fair (61.8%); 11 (6.4%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 44 ft |
| Location | 3MI SE Lamar |
| NBI structure number | 000000000003629 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Darlington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-20 over Jacks Branch | 1974 | 30,400 | Fair |
| I-95 NB over Black Creek | 2004 | 27,150 | Good |
| I-95 SB over Black Creek | 2004 | 27,150 | Good |
| US 52 over Indian Creek | 1972 | 24,000 | Fair |
| US 52 over High Hill Creek | 1924 | 19,800 | Fair |
| US 52 over High Hill Creek | 1924 | 19,800 | Fair |
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