US Bridges

S-8-99 over Br of French Quarter CR

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N Wando · Structure no. 000000000006619

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-99 over Br of French Quarter CR is a concrete slab carrying S-8-99 over Br of French Quarter CR 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesS-8-99
CrossesBr of French Quarter CR
Location4.0 MI N Wando
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates32.99827, -79.83261
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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-8-99 over Br of French Quarter CR built?

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

What condition is S-8-99 over Br of French Quarter CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-99 over Br of French Quarter CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-8-99 over Br of French Quarter CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-99 over Br of French Quarter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.