US Bridges

S-97/CANE Gully RD over Whiskenboo Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE E Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000006618

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-97/CANE Gully RD over Whiskenboo Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-97/CANE Gully RD over Whiskenboo Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesS-97/CANE Gully RD
CrossesWhiskenboo Creek
Location8 MI NE E Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates33.25434, -79.8908
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic521 by 2043
Trucks7%
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-97/CANE Gully RD over Whiskenboo Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-97/CANE Gully RD over Whiskenboo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-97/CANE Gully RD over Whiskenboo Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-97/CANE Gully RD over Whiskenboo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-97/CANE Gully RD over Whiskenboo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.