US Bridges

Burton Avenue over Chandler Bridge Creek

Good

Dorchester County, South Carolina · Behind Trident Hospital · Structure no. 000000000010921

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton Avenue over Chandler Bridge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Burton Avenue over Chandler Bridge Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesBurton Avenue
CrossesChandler Bridge Creek
LocationBehind Trident Hospital
RouteCounty Highway 941
Coordinates32.96781, -80.15525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed—
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 Burton Avenue over Chandler Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burton Avenue over Chandler Bridge 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 2024.

How much traffic does Burton Avenue over Chandler Bridge Creek carry?

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

How long is Burton Avenue over Chandler Bridge Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Burton Avenue over Chandler Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.