Malecon DR over Archers Creek
FairBeaufort County, South Carolina · 2.0 KM NW of Wake Blvd. · Structure no. 2SC0896
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Malecon DR over Archers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Malecon DR over Archers Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2032. The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Malecon DR over Archers Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Malecon DR over Archers 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 Malecon DR over Archers Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Malecon DR over Archers Creek?
The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Malecon DR over Archers Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.