Sc 61 over Trib to Ashley River
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 8.8MI SE Sumrvl · Structure no. 000000000002938
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 61 over Trib to Ashley River is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 61 over Trib to Ashley River in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 96 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,884 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 61 over Trib to Ashley River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Sc 61 over Trib to Ashley River 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 Sc 61 over Trib to Ashley River carry?
About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 61 over Trib to Ashley River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 61 over Trib to Ashley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.