US Bridges

Sc 165 over Julia Creek

Fair

Dorchester County, South Carolina · Berlin G Myers · Structure no. 000000000009158

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 165 over Julia Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 165 over Julia Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,090 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 165
CrossesJulia Creek
LocationBerlin G Myers
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates33.01167, -80.17547
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2023)
Projected traffic42,090 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sc 165 over Julia Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 165 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 165 over Julia Creek carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 165 over Julia Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 165 over Julia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.