L-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Crk
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI W Sumrvl · Structure no. 000000000002719
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Crk is a concrete slab carrying L-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Crk in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 L-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Crk built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is L-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Crk 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 L-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Crk carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Crk?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns L-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.