S-48/BUCKHEAD RD over Buckhead Creek
GoodColleton County, South Carolina · 19 MI NW Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000002019
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-48/BUCKHEAD RD over Buckhead Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-48/BUCKHEAD RD over Buckhead Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-48/BUCKHEAD RD over Buckhead Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-48/BUCKHEAD RD over Buckhead Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-48/BUCKHEAD RD over Buckhead Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-48/BUCKHEAD RD over Buckhead Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-48/BUCKHEAD RD over Buckhead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.