US Bridges

S-7-457/SALEM RD over Trib to Battery Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, South Carolina · 1.3 MI SW Beaufort · Structure no. 000000000004938

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-7-457/SALEM RD over Trib to Battery Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-7-457/SALEM RD over Trib to Battery Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,944 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-7-457/SALEM RD
CrossesTrib to Battery Creek
Location1.3 MI SW Beaufort
RouteState Highway 457
CountyBeaufort County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.43129, -80.70835
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,944 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$141,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-7-457/SALEM RD over Trib to Battery Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-7-457/SALEM RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-7-457/SALEM RD over Trib to Battery Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-7-457/SALEM RD over Trib to Battery Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-7-457/SALEM RD over Trib to Battery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.