US Bridges

S-8-478/BIRCH Ave over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · City of Goose Creek · Structure no. 000000000005221

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-478/BIRCH Ave over Unnamed Stream is a concrete slab carrying S-8-478/BIRCH Ave over Unnamed Stream in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-8-478/BIRCH Ave
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationCity of Goose Creek
RouteState Highway 478
CountyBerkeley County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.9969, -80.0525
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-478/BIRCH Ave over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-478/BIRCH Ave over Unnamed Stream 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-8-478/BIRCH Ave over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-8-478/BIRCH Ave over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-478/BIRCH Ave over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.