US Bridges

L-3163/DISCOVERYDR over Stroberfield Branch

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · Lincolnville · Structure no. 000000000010472

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-3163/DISCOVERYDR over Stroberfield Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-3163/DISCOVERYDR over Stroberfield Branch in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL-3163/DISCOVERYDR
CrossesStroberfield Branch
LocationLincolnville
RouteCounty Highway 3163
Coordinates33.02389, -80.11028
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L-3163/DISCOVERYDR over Stroberfield Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-3163/DISCOVERYDR over Stroberfield Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does L-3163/DISCOVERYDR over Stroberfield Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-3163/DISCOVERYDR over Stroberfield Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns L-3163/DISCOVERYDR over Stroberfield Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.