S-18-49/QUAKER RD over Cow Tail Creek
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 2.6 MI S ST George · Structure no. 000000000001948
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-18-49/QUAKER RD over Cow Tail Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-18-49/QUAKER RD over Cow Tail Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-18-49/QUAKER RD over Cow Tail Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is S-18-49/QUAKER RD over Cow Tail Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-18-49/QUAKER RD over Cow Tail Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-18-49/QUAKER RD over Cow Tail Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-18-49/QUAKER RD over Cow Tail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.