US Bridges

S-8-132/RANGER RD over Trib to Lake Moultrie

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 13 MI SW St. Stephen · Structure no. 000000000005471

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-132/RANGER RD over Trib to Lake Moultrie is a concrete slab carrying S-8-132/RANGER RD over Trib to Lake Moultrie in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,919 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-8-132/RANGER RD
CrossesTrib to Lake Moultrie
Location13 MI SW St. Stephen
RouteState Highway 132
CountyBerkeley County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.35083, -80.13694
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
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 traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,919 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$107,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-132/RANGER RD over Trib to Lake Moultrie built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-132/RANGER RD over Trib to Lake Moultrie 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-8-132/RANGER RD over Trib to Lake Moultrie carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-8-132/RANGER RD over Trib to Lake Moultrie?

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-8-132/RANGER RD over Trib to Lake Moultrie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.