S-1271/BOWMAN RD over Shem Creek
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000004481
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1271/BOWMAN RD over Shem Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-1271/BOWMAN RD over Shem Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,112 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1271/BOWMAN RD over Shem Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1271/BOWMAN RD over Shem Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does S-1271/BOWMAN RD over Shem Creek carry?
About 17,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-1271/BOWMAN RD over Shem Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns S-1271/BOWMAN RD over Shem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.