US Bridges

Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv

Good

Colleton County, South Carolina · 12 MI W of Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000000507

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv is a concrete slab carrying Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSc 63/SNIDERS HWY
CrossesLittle Salkehatchie Riv
Location12 MI W of Walterboro
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates32.88862, -80.87621
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 63/SNIDERS HWY over Little Salkehatchie Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.