US Bridges

S-8-48/BETHERA RD over Whiskinboo Creek

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 9.5MI NE Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000001789

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-48/BETHERA RD over Whiskinboo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-8-48/BETHERA RD over Whiskinboo Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesS-8-48/BETHERA RD
CrossesWhiskinboo Creek
Location9.5MI NE Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates33.25688, -79.86674
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic487 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-48/BETHERA RD over Whiskinboo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-48/BETHERA RD over Whiskinboo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-48/BETHERA RD over Whiskinboo Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-8-48/BETHERA RD over Whiskinboo Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-48/BETHERA RD over Whiskinboo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.