S-7-59 over Field Creek
FairBeaufort County, South Carolina · 11 MI NW Beaufort · Structure no. 000000000009133
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-7-59 over Field Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-7-59 over Field Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-7-59 over Field Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-7-59 over Field 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-7-59 over Field Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-7-59 over Field Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-7-59 over Field Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.