US Bridges

S-18-901/FOREST LN over Little Walnut Branch

Fair

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 9.4 MI NE ST George · Structure no. 000000000007352

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-18-901/FOREST LN over Little Walnut Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-18-901/FOREST LN over Little Walnut Branch in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-18-901/FOREST LN
CrossesLittle Walnut Branch
Location9.4 MI NE ST George
RouteState Highway 901
CountyDorchester County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.1964, -80.41236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-18-901/FOREST LN over Little Walnut Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-18-901/FOREST LN over Little Walnut 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-18-901/FOREST LN over Little Walnut Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-18-901/FOREST LN over Little Walnut Branch?

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-18-901/FOREST LN over Little Walnut Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.