US Bridges

S-8-29/NAD RD over Goose Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · City of Goose Creek · Structure no. 000000000008136

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
34,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-29/NAD RD over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-8-29/NAD RD over Goose Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 34,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,049 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesS-8-29/NAD RD
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationCity of Goose Creek
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates32.97804, -80.03661
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,300 (2023)
Projected traffic49,049 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-29/NAD RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-29/NAD RD over Goose 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-29/NAD RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 34,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S-8-29/NAD RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-29/NAD RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.