S-18-19/WIRE RD over Box Branch
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 10.2MI SW of ST George · Structure no. 000000000005710
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-18-19/WIRE RD over Box Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-18-19/WIRE RD over Box Branch in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 S-18-19/WIRE RD over Box Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-18-19/WIRE RD over Box Branch 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 S-18-19/WIRE RD over Box Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is S-18-19/WIRE RD over Box Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-18-19/WIRE RD over Box Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.