L-8-33 over Noweel Creek
FairPosted for loadBerkeley County, South Carolina · Daniel Island · Structure no. 000000000009594
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-8-33 over Noweel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-8-33 over Noweel Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,152 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-8-33 over Noweel Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-8-33 over Noweel 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does L-8-33 over Noweel Creek carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is L-8-33 over Noweel Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns L-8-33 over Noweel Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.