US Bridges

L-2888/FAIRBANKSDR over Tidal Marsh

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · Daniel Island · Structure no. 000000000010503

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-2888/FAIRBANKSDR over Tidal Marsh is a concrete culvert carrying L-2888/FAIRBANKSDR over Tidal Marsh 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesL-2888/FAIRBANKSDR
CrossesTidal Marsh
LocationDaniel Island
RouteCounty Highway 2888
Coordinates32.86726, -79.901
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L-2888/FAIRBANKSDR over Tidal Marsh built?

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

What condition is L-2888/FAIRBANKSDR over Tidal Marsh 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 L-2888/FAIRBANKSDR over Tidal Marsh carry?

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

How long is L-2888/FAIRBANKSDR over Tidal Marsh?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns L-2888/FAIRBANKSDR over Tidal Marsh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.