US Bridges

Sc 700/MAYBANK HWY over Stono River & Pennys Crk

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 5 MI SW of Charleston · Structure no. 000000000001793

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
7,316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 700/MAYBANK HWY over Stono River & Pennys Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 700/MAYBANK HWY over Stono River & Pennys Crk in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 37,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,506 by 2043. The structure is 7,316 ft (2,230 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSc 700/MAYBANK HWY
CrossesStono River & Pennys Crk
Location5 MI SW of Charleston
RouteState Highway 700
Coordinates32.75289, -80.00927
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+114 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length7,316 ft (2,230 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,300 (2023)
Projected traffic45,506 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 700/MAYBANK HWY over Stono River & Pennys Crk built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 700/MAYBANK HWY over Stono River & Pennys Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 700/MAYBANK HWY over Stono River & Pennys Crk carry?

About 37,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 700/MAYBANK HWY over Stono River & Pennys Crk?

The structure is 7,316 ft (2,230 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 700/MAYBANK HWY over Stono River & Pennys Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.