US Bridges

Sc 165/DELEMAR HWY over Fishburne Creek

Good

Dorchester County, South Carolina · Fishburne Creek (2) · Structure no. 000000000001819

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 165/DELEMAR HWY over Fishburne Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 165/DELEMAR HWY over Fishburne 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 9,394 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSc 165/DELEMAR HWY
CrossesFishburne Creek
LocationFishburne Creek (2)
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates32.90722, -80.25056
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic9,394 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Sc 165/DELEMAR HWY over Fishburne Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 165/DELEMAR HWY over Fishburne 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 165/DELEMAR HWY over Fishburne Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 165/DELEMAR HWY over Fishburne Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 165/DELEMAR HWY over Fishburne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.