S-18-83 over Lee Branch
GoodDorchester County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI SE ST George · Structure no. 000000000004520
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-18-83 over Lee Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-18-83 over Lee Branch in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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-18-83 over Lee Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-18-83 over Lee 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-18-83 over Lee Branch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-18-83 over Lee Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-18-83 over Lee Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.