US Bridges

S-18-86/MT Zion RD over Trib Indian Field Swp

Fair

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI NW ST George · Structure no. 000000000001821

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-18-86/MT Zion RD over Trib Indian Field Swp is a concrete slab carrying S-18-86/MT Zion RD over Trib Indian Field Swp in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-18-86/MT Zion RD
CrossesTrib Indian Field Swp
Location3.5 MI NW ST George
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates33.23617, -80.59326
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic521 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 S-18-86/MT Zion RD over Trib Indian Field Swp built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-18-86/MT Zion RD over Trib Indian Field Swp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-18-86/MT Zion RD over Trib Indian Field Swp carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-18-86/MT Zion RD over Trib Indian Field Swp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-18-86/MT Zion RD over Trib Indian Field Swp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.