L-3289/FORRESTDR over Nowell Creek
GoodBerkeley County, South Carolina · 8 MI E of Wando · Structure no. 000000000010708
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-3289/FORRESTDR over Nowell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-3289/FORRESTDR over Nowell Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-3289/FORRESTDR over Nowell Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-3289/FORRESTDR over Nowell 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does L-3289/FORRESTDR over Nowell Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-3289/FORRESTDR over Nowell Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns L-3289/FORRESTDR over Nowell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.