US Bridges

S-8-16/JEDBURG RD over Sandy Run Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 10.7MI SW Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000006045

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-16/JEDBURG RD over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-8-16/JEDBURG RD over Sandy Run Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,029 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-8-16/JEDBURG RD
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location10.7MI SW Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBerkeley County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.1189, -80.17922
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2023)
Projected traffic16,029 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$282,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-16/JEDBURG RD over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-16/JEDBURG RD over Sandy Run Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-16/JEDBURG RD over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-8-16/JEDBURG RD over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-16/JEDBURG RD over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.