S-7-43/KINLOCH RD over True Blue Creek
FairBeaufort County, South Carolina · 12 MI N Beaufort · Structure no. 000000000002911
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-7-43/KINLOCH RD over True Blue Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-7-43/KINLOCH RD over True Blue Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-7-43/KINLOCH RD over True Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-7-43/KINLOCH RD over True Blue Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-7-43/KINLOCH RD over True Blue Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-7-43/KINLOCH RD over True Blue Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-7-43/KINLOCH RD over True Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.