Sc 6/SC 45 over Soil Conservation Canal
FairBerkeley County, South Carolina · 14.0 MI W ST Stephen · Structure no. 000000000005668
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 6/SC 45 over Soil Conservation Canal is a concrete slab carrying Sc 6/SC 45 over Soil Conservation Canal in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,473 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 6/SC 45 over Soil Conservation Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 6/SC 45 over Soil Conservation Canal 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 Sc 6/SC 45 over Soil Conservation Canal carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sc 6/SC 45 over Soil Conservation Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 6/SC 45 over Soil Conservation Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.