S-224/GAHAGAN RD over Sawmill Branch
GoodDorchester County, South Carolina · In Summerville · Structure no. 000000000007676
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-224/GAHAGAN RD over Sawmill Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-224/GAHAGAN RD over Sawmill Branch in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,042 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-224/GAHAGAN RD over Sawmill Branch built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-224/GAHAGAN RD over Sawmill 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-224/GAHAGAN RD over Sawmill Branch carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-224/GAHAGAN RD over Sawmill Branch?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns S-224/GAHAGAN RD over Sawmill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.