US Bridges

S-10-54/CHISOLM RD over Burdens Creek

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Charleston County, South Carolina · 7.4 MI SW Charleston · Structure no. 000000000005482

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-54/CHISOLM RD over Burdens Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-10-54/CHISOLM RD over Burdens Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS-10-54/CHISOLM RD
CrossesBurdens Creek
Location7.4 MI SW Charleston
RouteState Highway 54
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.72519, -80.12892
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic606 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-54/CHISOLM RD over Burdens Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-54/CHISOLM RD over Burdens 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-10-54/CHISOLM RD over Burdens Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-10-54/CHISOLM RD over Burdens Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-54/CHISOLM RD over Burdens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.