US Bridges

S-10-1846 over Tidal Stream

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 4 MI SE Ravenel · Structure no. 000000000006241

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-1846 over Tidal Stream is a concrete slab carrying S-10-1846 over Tidal Stream in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-10-1846
CrossesTidal Stream
Location4 MI SE Ravenel
RouteState Highway 1846
Coordinates32.7259, -80.19222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-10-1846 over Tidal Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-1846 over Tidal Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-10-1846 over Tidal Stream carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-10-1846 over Tidal Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-1846 over Tidal Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.