US Bridges

Wilkinson Way over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 0.4 Miles East of Perimet · Structure no. AFSCDKGV00002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,300 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Wilkinson Way over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilkinson Way over Goose Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,880 by 2037. The structure is 2,300 ft (701 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkinson Way
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.4 Miles East of Perimet
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBerkeley County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.91852, -79.95709
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+42 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,300 ft (701 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$203,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkinson Way over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkinson Way over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Wilkinson Way over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Wilkinson Way over Goose Creek?

The structure is 2,300 ft (701 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkinson Way over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.