US Bridges

L-10-32 over Noisette Creek

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · N Charleston · Structure no. 000000000001280

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-10-32 over Noisette Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-10-32 over Noisette Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,738 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL-10-32
CrossesNoisette Creek
LocationN Charleston
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates32.86918, -79.97992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2023)
Projected traffic15,738 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-10-32 over Noisette Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-10-32 over Noisette 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does L-10-32 over Noisette Creek carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-10-32 over Noisette Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns L-10-32 over Noisette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.