US Bridges

S-97/CANE Gully RD over Bullhead Creek

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 5 MI E Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000009397

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-97/CANE Gully RD over Bullhead Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-97/CANE Gully RD over Bullhead Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-97/CANE Gully RD
CrossesBullhead Creek
Location5 MI E Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates33.20112, -79.92719
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-97/CANE Gully RD over Bullhead Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-97/CANE Gully RD over Bullhead 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-97/CANE Gully RD over Bullhead Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.