US Bridges

S-50/SEVEN Mile RD over I-26

Fair

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI NE ST George · Structure no. 000000000003635

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-50/SEVEN Mile RD over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-50/SEVEN Mile RD over I-26 in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-50/SEVEN Mile RD
CrossesI-26
Location7.5 MI NE ST George
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates33.25519, -80.47258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-50/SEVEN Mile RD over I-26 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-50/SEVEN Mile RD over I-26 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-50/SEVEN Mile RD over I-26 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-50/SEVEN Mile RD over I-26?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-50/SEVEN Mile RD over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.