US Bridges

S-88/BRICKYARD RD over Brickyard Swamp

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 2.9MI NE Hardeeville · Structure no. 000000000005560

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-88/BRICKYARD RD over Brickyard Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-88/BRICKYARD RD over Brickyard Swamp in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-88/BRICKYARD RD
CrossesBrickyard Swamp
Location2.9MI NE Hardeeville
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates32.30849, -81.04311
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic640 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

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 S-88/BRICKYARD RD over Brickyard Swamp built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-88/BRICKYARD RD over Brickyard Swamp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-88/BRICKYARD RD over Brickyard Swamp carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-88/BRICKYARD RD over Brickyard Swamp?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-88/BRICKYARD RD over Brickyard Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.