US Bridges

L-7-5929 over Marsh

Good

Beaufort County, South Carolina · 12.8 MI SW of Beaufort · Structure no. 000000000010527

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-7-5929 over Marsh is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying L-7-5929 over Marsh in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesL-7-5929
CrossesMarsh
Location12.8 MI SW of Beaufort
RouteCounty Highway 5929
Coordinates32.39114, -80.77355
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic544 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L-7-5929 over Marsh built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-7-5929 over Marsh 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 2023.

How much traffic does L-7-5929 over Marsh carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-7-5929 over Marsh?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns L-7-5929 over Marsh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.