S-8-16 over I-26
Berkeley County, South Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-8-16 over I-26 in Berkeley County, South Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 79 of the 217 inventoried bridges in Berkeley County rated good (36.4%); 8 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: superstructure 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 234 ft |
| Location | 13 Mi W SW of Moncks Crn |
| NBI structure number | 000000000010544 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Berkeley County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-26 over Saw Mill Branch | 1960 | 93,600 | Fair |
| I-526 over Cooper River | 1992 | 76,300 | Fair |
| US 17 Alt over I-26 | 2003 | 59,300 | Good |
| I-26 over Timothy Creek | 1960 | 52,800 | Fair |
| I-26 EB over Timothy Creek | 1960 | 52,800 | Fair |
| US 17 Alt over Sawmill Creek | 1936 | 44,000 | Good |
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