L-526 over Timothy Creek
GoodDorchester County, South Carolina · Ridgeville · Structure no. 000000000010878
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-526 over Timothy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-526 over Timothy Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-526 over Timothy Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-526 over Timothy 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does L-526 over Timothy Creek carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-526 over Timothy Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns L-526 over Timothy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.