FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

L-3434/WALCACKERDR

Carrying L-3434/WALCACKERDR over EAGLE CREEK

3 MI W OF LADSON, Dorchester, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: L-3434/WALCACKERDR

The L-3434/WALCACKERDR bridge in Dorchester, South Carolina carries L-3434/WALCACKERDR over EAGLE CREEK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 24 sections, stretching 219.5 meters (720 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 810 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How L-3434/WALCACKERDR compares

▲ 6.8
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of South Carolina bridges
112
Bridges in Dorchester · 2 in Poor condition
L-3434/WALCACKERDR 36.6 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
22.8
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
24
Structure Length
219.5 m (720 ft)
Deck Width
14.1 m (46 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
810 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000010190

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether L-3434/WALCACKERDR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare L-3434/WALCACKERDR against other structures in Dorchester and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for L-3434/WALCACKERDR?

L-3434/WALCACKERDR in Dorchester, South Carolina has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is L-3434/WALCACKERDR inspected?

L-3434/WALCACKERDR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 810 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. L-3434/WALCACKERDR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for L-3434/WALCACKERDR?

L-3434/WALCACKERDR has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining L-3434/WALCACKERDR?

L-3434/WALCACKERDR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is L-3434/WALCACKERDR and does age affect safety?

L-3434/WALCACKERDR was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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