US Bridges

S-708/VIPER RD over RR CSXT

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · Pineville · Structure no. 000000000009958

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-708/VIPER RD over RR CSXT is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-708/VIPER RD over RR CSXT in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-708/VIPER RD
CrossesRR CSXT
LocationPineville
RouteState Highway 708
Coordinates33.38565, -80.10911
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-708/VIPER RD over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-708/VIPER RD over RR CSXT 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-708/VIPER RD over RR CSXT carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-708/VIPER RD over RR CSXT?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-708/VIPER RD over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.