S-35-51 over Cottingham Creek
Marlboro County, South Carolina · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-35-51 over Cottingham Creek in Marlboro 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 1994, making it 64 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 425 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 55 of the 97 inventoried bridges in Marlboro County rated fair (56.7%); 7 (7.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 75 ft |
| Location | 3 Mi SE Bennettsville |
| NBI structure number | 000000000003697 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Marlboro County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc 9 Bus over Crooked Creek | 1921 | 10,100 | Poor |
| Sc 9 over Phillis Creek | 1932 | 8,300 | Poor |
| Sc 9 over Crooked Creek | 2010 | 7,900 | Good |
| US 15 over Beaver Dam Creek | 1939 | 7,600 | Fair |
| US 15 over Panther Creek | 1925 | 7,600 | Poor |
| Sc 38 over Three Creeks | 1994 | 7,500 | Fair |
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