US Bridges

L-3434/WALCACKERDR over Eagle Creek

Good

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 3 MI W of Ladson · Structure no. 000000000010190

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
720 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-3434/WALCACKERDR over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-3434/WALCACKERDR over Eagle Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2043. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesL-3434/WALCACKERDR
CrossesEagle Creek
Location3 MI W of Ladson
RouteCounty Highway 3434
Coordinates32.96913, -80.13409
Functional classUrban 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHL 93
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L-3434/WALCACKERDR over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-3434/WALCACKERDR over Eagle 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 L-3434/WALCACKERDR over Eagle Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-3434/WALCACKERDR over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns L-3434/WALCACKERDR over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.