S-10-38 over Penny Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 10 MI NW Ravenel · Structure no. 000000000003208
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-10-38 over Penny Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-10-38 over Penny Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 904 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-10-38 over Penny Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-10-38 over Penny 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-10-38 over Penny Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-10-38 over Penny Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-10-38 over Penny Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.