S-8-49 over Echaw Creek #1
GoodBerkeley County, South Carolina · 8MI SE Jamestown · Structure no. 000000000001923
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-8-49 over Echaw Creek #1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-8-49 over Echaw Creek #1 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-8-49 over Echaw Creek #1 built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-8-49 over Echaw Creek #1 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-8-49 over Echaw Creek #1 carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-8-49 over Echaw Creek #1?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-8-49 over Echaw Creek #1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.