US Bridges

Sc 315/S Okatie Hy over Trib to New River

Good

Jasper County, South Carolina · 5.3MI SE of Hardeeville · Structure no. 000000000008010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 315/S Okatie Hy over Trib to New River is a concrete slab carrying Sc 315/S Okatie Hy over Trib to New River in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,976 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 315/S Okatie Hy
CrossesTrib to New River
Location5.3MI SE of Hardeeville
RouteState Highway 315
Coordinates32.21972, -81.02694
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2023)
Projected traffic20,976 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sc 315/S Okatie Hy over Trib to New River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 315/S Okatie Hy over Trib to New River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 315/S Okatie Hy over Trib to New River carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 315/S Okatie Hy over Trib to New River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 315/S Okatie Hy over Trib to New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.