US Bridges

S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Church Creek

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI W Charleston · Structure no. 000000000005679

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Church Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Church Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,476 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS-57/BEES Ferry RD
CrossesChurch Creek
Location5.0 MI W Charleston
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates32.82992, -80.07459
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2023)
Projected traffic31,476 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-57/BEES Ferry RD over Church Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Church 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-57/BEES Ferry RD over Church Creek carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Church Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Church Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.