US Bridges

L-1017/STEWARD ST over Unnamed Stream

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 10 Miles S of Goose Creek · Structure no. 000000000009959

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-1017/STEWARD ST over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying L-1017/STEWARD ST over Unnamed Stream in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesL-1017/STEWARD ST
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location10 Miles S of Goose Creek
RouteCounty Highway 1017
Coordinates32.91631, -80.00037
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$78,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-1017/STEWARD ST over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-1017/STEWARD ST over Unnamed Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does L-1017/STEWARD ST over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-1017/STEWARD ST over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns L-1017/STEWARD ST over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.