US Bridges

S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Noisette Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000005904

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Noisette Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Noisette Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,549 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-10-894/AZALEA DR
CrossesNoisette Creek
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteState Highway 894
Coordinates32.84646, -79.97751
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,549 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-10-894/AZALEA DR over Noisette Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Noisette 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Noisette Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Noisette Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Noisette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.