S-174/CARTER RD over Captains Creek
GoodDorchester County, South Carolina · 2.2 MI SW Ridgeville · Structure no. 000000000002032
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-174/CARTER RD over Captains Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-174/CARTER RD over Captains Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-174/CARTER RD over Captains Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-174/CARTER RD over Captains 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-174/CARTER RD over Captains Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-174/CARTER RD over Captains Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-174/CARTER RD over Captains Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.