S-63/CHEROKEE DR over Buckhead Creek
FairColleton County, South Carolina · 17.8 MI NW Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000002931
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-63/CHEROKEE DR over Buckhead Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-63/CHEROKEE DR over Buckhead Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-63/CHEROKEE DR over Buckhead Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-63/CHEROKEE DR over Buckhead 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-63/CHEROKEE DR over Buckhead Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-63/CHEROKEE DR over Buckhead Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-63/CHEROKEE DR over Buckhead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.