US Bridges

L-1920/RODENISLDR over Ralston Creek

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · Daniel Island · Structure no. 000000000010502

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
642 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-1920/RODENISLDR over Ralston Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-1920/RODENISLDR over Ralston Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesL-1920/RODENISLDR
CrossesRalston Creek
LocationDaniel Island
RouteCounty Highway 1920
Coordinates32.87673, -79.89112
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length642 ft (195.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-1920/RODENISLDR over Ralston Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-1920/RODENISLDR over Ralston 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 L-1920/RODENISLDR over Ralston Creek carry?

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

How long is L-1920/RODENISLDR over Ralston Creek?

The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns L-1920/RODENISLDR over Ralston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.