S-18-263/ASHLEY DR over Sawmill Branch
GoodDorchester County, South Carolina · Summerville · Structure no. 000000000003263
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-18-263/ASHLEY DR over Sawmill Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-18-263/ASHLEY DR over Sawmill Branch 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-18-263/ASHLEY DR over Sawmill Branch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-18-263/ASHLEY DR over Sawmill Branch 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-18-263/ASHLEY DR over Sawmill Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-18-263/ASHLEY DR over Sawmill Branch?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-18-263/ASHLEY DR over Sawmill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.