US Bridges

S-8-598/UNITED DR over Trib to Quenby Ck

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI SE Huger · Structure no. 000000000005224

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-598/UNITED DR over Trib to Quenby Ck is a concrete slab carrying S-8-598/UNITED DR over Trib to Quenby Ck 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS-8-598/UNITED DR
CrossesTrib to Quenby Ck
Location3.0 MI SE Huger
RouteState Highway 598
Coordinates33.05222, -79.7726
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-8-598/UNITED DR over Trib to Quenby Ck built?

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

What condition is S-8-598/UNITED DR over Trib to Quenby Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-598/UNITED DR over Trib to Quenby Ck carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-8-598/UNITED DR over Trib to Quenby Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-598/UNITED DR over Trib to Quenby Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.