S-18-87/PEELE RD over Trib to Polk Swamp
GoodDorchester County, South Carolina · 1.2 MI SW ST George · Structure no. 000000000001699
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-18-87/PEELE RD over Trib to Polk Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-18-87/PEELE RD over Trib to Polk Swamp in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-18-87/PEELE RD over Trib to Polk Swamp built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-18-87/PEELE RD over Trib to Polk Swamp 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-18-87/PEELE RD over Trib to Polk Swamp carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-18-87/PEELE RD over Trib to Polk Swamp?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-18-87/PEELE RD over Trib to Polk Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.