US 21 over Chowan Creek
GoodBeaufort County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI SE Beaufort · Structure no. 000000000000626
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 510 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 21 over Chowan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 21 over Chowan Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,288 by 2043. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 57 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 21 over Chowan Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 21 over Chowan 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 21 over Chowan Creek carry?
About 19,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 21 over Chowan Creek?
The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US 21 over Chowan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.