US Bridges

S-97/CANE Gully RD over Cane Gully Branch

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 6 MI E Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000002141

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-97/CANE Gully RD over Cane Gully Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-97/CANE Gully RD over Cane Gully Branch 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesS-97/CANE Gully RD
CrossesCane Gully Branch
Location6 MI E Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates33.21912, -79.91329
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic521 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-97/CANE Gully RD over Cane Gully Branch built?

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

What condition is S-97/CANE Gully RD over Cane Gully Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-97/CANE Gully RD over Cane Gully Branch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-97/CANE Gully RD over Cane Gully Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-97/CANE Gully RD over Cane Gully Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.