S-8-9 over Durham Creek
FairBerkeley County, South Carolina · 9MI SE Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000008970
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-8-9 over Durham Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-8-9 over Durham Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,138 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-8-9 over Durham Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-8-9 over Durham 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-8-9 over Durham Creek carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-8-9 over Durham Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns S-8-9 over Durham Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.