US Bridges

S-8-24 over Local Stream

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · In Hanahan · Structure no. 000000000005900

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-24 over Local Stream is a concrete slab carrying S-8-24 over Local Stream in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,371 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS-8-24
CrossesLocal Stream
LocationIn Hanahan
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates32.91298, -79.9979
Functional classUrban 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 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 width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,371 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-24 over Local Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-24 over Local 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-24 over Local Stream carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-8-24 over Local Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-24 over Local Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.