US Bridges

S-46/OLD Dairy RD over Unnamed STREAM-1

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 14MI SW Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000006229

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46/OLD Dairy RD over Unnamed STREAM-1 is a concrete slab carrying S-46/OLD Dairy RD over Unnamed STREAM-1 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,055 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesS-46/OLD Dairy RD
CrossesUnnamed STREAM-1
Location14MI SW Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates33.06314, -80.19859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,055 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-46/OLD Dairy RD over Unnamed STREAM-1 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46/OLD Dairy RD over Unnamed STREAM-1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does S-46/OLD Dairy RD over Unnamed STREAM-1 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S-46/OLD Dairy RD over Unnamed STREAM-1?

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 S-46/OLD Dairy RD over Unnamed STREAM-1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.