US Bridges

S-18-37/GAVINS RD over Indian Field Swamp

Fair

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI NE ST George · Structure no. 000000000001875

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-18-37/GAVINS RD over Indian Field Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-18-37/GAVINS RD over Indian Field Swamp in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesS-18-37/GAVINS RD
CrossesIndian Field Swamp
Location3.8 MI NE ST George
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates33.22639, -80.52792
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-18-37/GAVINS RD over Indian Field Swamp built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-18-37/GAVINS RD over Indian Field Swamp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-18-37/GAVINS RD over Indian Field Swamp carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-18-37/GAVINS RD over Indian Field Swamp?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-18-37/GAVINS RD over Indian Field Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.