US Bridges

Sc 802 over Lucy Point Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, South Carolina · On Ladys Island · Structure no. 000000000004465

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 802 over Lucy Point Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 802 over Lucy Point Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,992 by 2043. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 802
CrossesLucy Point Creek
LocationOn Ladys Island
RouteState Highway 802
CountyBeaufort County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.48395, -80.59992
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+28 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,992 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 802 over Lucy Point Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 802 over Lucy Point Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 802 over Lucy Point Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 802 over Lucy Point Creek?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 802 over Lucy Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.