S-1632/OLD Pond RD over Simons Creek
PoorCharleston County, South Carolina · 8.4 MI W of Charleston · Structure no. 000000000005486
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1632/OLD Pond RD over Simons Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-1632/OLD Pond RD over Simons Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,987 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1632/OLD Pond RD over Simons Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1632/OLD Pond RD over Simons Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does S-1632/OLD Pond RD over Simons Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-1632/OLD Pond RD over Simons Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-1632/OLD Pond RD over Simons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.