S-564/PONTER DR over Trib to Dorchester Creek
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 2 MI S Sumrvl · Structure no. 000000000005929
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-564/PONTER DR over Trib to Dorchester Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-564/PONTER DR over Trib to Dorchester Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-564/PONTER DR over Trib to Dorchester Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-564/PONTER DR over Trib to Dorchester Creek 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-564/PONTER DR over Trib to Dorchester Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-564/PONTER DR over Trib to Dorchester Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-564/PONTER DR over Trib to Dorchester Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.