US Bridges

S-10-1028 over James Island Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 1.2 MI E of Sc 171 · Structure no. 000000000003610

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
480 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-1028 over James Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-10-1028 over James Island Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-10-1028
CrossesJames Island Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Sc 171
RouteState Highway 1028
Coordinates32.75074, -79.95018
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-1028 over James Island Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-1028 over James Island 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-10-1028 over James Island Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-10-1028 over James Island Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-1028 over James Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.