US Bridges

S-857/SANTEE RD over North Collins Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 5.6 NE Mcclellanville · Structure no. 000000000002671

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-857/SANTEE RD over North Collins Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-857/SANTEE RD over North Collins Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-857/SANTEE RD
CrossesNorth Collins Creek
Location5.6 NE Mcclellanville
RouteState Highway 857
Coordinates33.15321, -79.41102
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-857/SANTEE RD over North Collins Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-857/SANTEE RD over North Collins 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-857/SANTEE RD over North Collins Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-857/SANTEE RD over North Collins Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-857/SANTEE RD over North Collins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.