US Bridges

S-8-33 WB over Martins Creek

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI S Sc 41 at Wando · Structure no. 000000000010185

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-33 WB over Martins Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-8-33 WB over Martins Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,810 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-8-33 WB
CrossesMartins Creek
Location3.0 MI S Sc 41 at Wando
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates32.25583, -79.87306
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,810 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-33 WB over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-33 WB over Martins 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-33 WB over Martins Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-8-33 WB over Martins Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-33 WB over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.