US Bridges

S-8-88/MURRAY DR over Turkey Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · In Hanahan · Structure no. 000000000001863

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-88/MURRAY DR over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-8-88/MURRAY DR over Turkey Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,947 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesS-8-88/MURRAY DR
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationIn Hanahan
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates32.91815, -80.01102
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2023)
Projected traffic17,947 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-8-88/MURRAY DR over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-88/MURRAY DR over Turkey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-88/MURRAY DR over Turkey Creek carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-8-88/MURRAY DR over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-88/MURRAY DR over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.