US Bridges

S-27-108 over Cypress Creek

Good

Jasper County, South Carolina · 14.6MI N Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000002191

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-27-108 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-27-108 over Cypress Creek in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-27-108
CrossesCypress Creek
Location14.6MI N Ridgeland
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates32.69573, -80.98937
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic348 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-27-108 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-27-108 over Cypress 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-27-108 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-27-108 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-27-108 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.