Cuba Street over Ballast Creek
FairBeaufort County, South Carolina · 1.1 KM S. of Malecon Dr. · Structure no. 2SC0300
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Cuba Street over Ballast Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cuba Street over Ballast Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cuba Street over Ballast Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cuba Street over Ballast 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Cuba Street over Ballast Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cuba Street over Ballast Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cuba Street over Ballast Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.