S-857/RUTLEDGE RD over Cedar Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI N Mcclellanville · Structure no. 000000000005484
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-857/RUTLEDGE RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-857/RUTLEDGE RD over Cedar Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-857/RUTLEDGE RD over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-857/RUTLEDGE RD over Cedar 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/RUTLEDGE RD over Cedar Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-857/RUTLEDGE RD over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-857/RUTLEDGE RD over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.