S-8-16 over Mill Branch
FairBerkeley County, South Carolina · 5MI SW Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000006429
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-8-16 over Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-8-16 over Mill Branch in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-8-16 over Mill Branch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-8-16 over Mill Branch 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-8-16 over Mill Branch carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S-8-16 over Mill Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-8-16 over Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.