US Bridges

S-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Creek

Good

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 8.5 MI SW Summerville · Structure no. 000000000009000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesS-163/SUMMERS DR
CrossesTrib to Fishburne Creek
Location8.5 MI SW Summerville
RouteState Highway 163
Coordinates32.94471, -80.26527
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Creek 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-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S-163/SUMMERS DR over Trib to Fishburne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.