US Bridges

Sc 165 over Trib to Rantowles Creek

Good

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 11 MI S of Sumrvl · Structure no. 000000000001818

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 165 over Trib to Rantowles Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 165 over Trib to Rantowles Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,243 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSc 165
CrossesTrib to Rantowles Creek
Location11 MI S of Sumrvl
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates32.87882, -80.26861
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic12,243 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 165 over Trib to Rantowles Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 165 over Trib to Rantowles 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 165 over Trib to Rantowles Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 165 over Trib to Rantowles Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 165 over Trib to Rantowles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.