US Bridges

S-18-195/S Gum ST over Julia Creek

Fair

Dorchester County, South Carolina · Town of Summerville · Structure no. 000000000006855

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-18-195/S Gum ST over Julia Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-18-195/S Gum ST over Julia Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-18-195/S Gum ST
CrossesJulia Creek
LocationTown of Summerville
RouteState Highway 195
CountyDorchester County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.01275, -80.17638
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-18-195/S Gum ST over Julia Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-18-195/S Gum ST over Julia 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-18-195/S Gum ST over Julia Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-18-195/S Gum ST over Julia Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-18-195/S Gum ST over Julia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.