US Bridges

S-885/FLETCHER LN over Soil Conservation Canal

Good

Colleton County, South Carolina · 10.8 MI N Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000005699

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-885/FLETCHER LN over Soil Conservation Canal is a concrete slab carrying S-885/FLETCHER LN over Soil Conservation Canal in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS-885/FLETCHER LN
CrossesSoil Conservation Canal
Location10.8 MI N Walterboro
RouteState Highway 885
Coordinates33.05952, -80.65466
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 S-885/FLETCHER LN over Soil Conservation Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-885/FLETCHER LN over Soil Conservation Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-885/FLETCHER LN over Soil Conservation Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-885/FLETCHER LN over Soil Conservation Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-885/FLETCHER LN over Soil Conservation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.