US Bridges

Sc 402 over Huger Creek

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 13 MI SE of Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000000666

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 402 over Huger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 402 over Huger Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,402 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSc 402
CrossesHuger Creek
Location13 MI SE of Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 402
Coordinates33.13126, -79.80933
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,402 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sc 402 over Huger Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 402 over Huger 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 402 over Huger Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 402 over Huger Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 402 over Huger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.