US Bridges

S-8-136 over Goose Creek

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · In Hanahan · Structure no. 000000000009304

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-136 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-8-136 over Goose Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,990 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesS-8-136
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationIn Hanahan
RouteState Highway 136
Coordinates32.92094, -79.99129
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2023)
Projected traffic35,990 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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-8-136 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-136 over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-136 over Goose Creek carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-8-136 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-136 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.