US Bridges

S-60/RHETT Ave over Noisette Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · In N Charleston · Structure no. 000000000001864

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-60/RHETT Ave over Noisette Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-60/RHETT Ave over Noisette Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,288 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-60/RHETT Ave
CrossesNoisette Creek
LocationIn N Charleston
RouteState Highway 60
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.86971, -79.985
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,288 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-60/RHETT Ave over Noisette Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-60/RHETT Ave over Noisette Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-60/RHETT Ave over Noisette Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-60/RHETT Ave over Noisette Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-60/RHETT Ave over Noisette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.