S-18-65 over Saw Mill Branch
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · In Summerville · Structure no. 000000000007781
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-18-65 over Saw Mill Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-18-65 over Saw Mill Branch in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,261 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-18-65 over Saw Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-18-65 over Saw Mill 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-18-65 over Saw Mill Branch carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-18-65 over Saw Mill 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-18-65 over Saw Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.