US Bridges

S-10-40 over RR CSXT

Poor

Charleston County, South Carolina · 8.5 MI W Ravenel · Structure no. 000000000000245

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-40 over RR CSXT is a concrete tee beam carrying S-10-40 over RR CSXT in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-10-40
CrossesRR CSXT
Location8.5 MI W Ravenel
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates32.75811, -80.38755
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$927,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-40 over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-40 over RR CSXT in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does S-10-40 over RR CSXT carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-10-40 over RR CSXT?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-40 over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.