C-7-896 over Trib to Battery Creek
FairBeaufort County, South Carolina · 1.2 MI W Beaufort · Structure no. 000000000004468
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-7-896 over Trib to Battery Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-7-896 over Trib to Battery Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-7-896 over Trib to Battery Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-7-896 over Trib to Battery 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 2024.
How much traffic does C-7-896 over Trib to Battery Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is C-7-896 over Trib to Battery Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns C-7-896 over Trib to Battery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.