Sc 703 over Shem Creek
PoorCharleston County, South Carolina · In Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000001348
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 310 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 703 over Shem Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 703 over Shem Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 78 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,625 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 703 over Shem Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Sc 703 over Shem Creek 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 Sc 703 over Shem Creek carry?
About 37,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sc 703 over Shem Creek?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 703 over Shem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.