US Bridges

S-10-1448 over Adams Run Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 9.5 MI W Ravenel · Structure no. 000000000004953

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-1448 over Adams Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-10-1448 over Adams Run Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-10-1448
CrossesAdams Run Creek
Location9.5 MI W Ravenel
RouteState Highway 1448
Coordinates32.74257, -80.39744
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-1448 over Adams Run Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-1448 over Adams Run 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-10-1448 over Adams Run Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-10-1448 over Adams Run Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-1448 over Adams Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.