US Bridges

S-10-20/MAIN RD over Trib to Bohicket Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 10 MI SW Chas · Structure no. 000000000007076

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-20/MAIN RD over Trib to Bohicket Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-10-20/MAIN RD over Trib to Bohicket Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,984 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-10-20/MAIN RD
CrossesTrib to Bohicket Creek
Location10 MI SW Chas
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates32.7228, -80.08973
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2023)
Projected traffic20,984 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$180,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-20/MAIN RD over Trib to Bohicket Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-20/MAIN RD over Trib to Bohicket 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-10-20/MAIN RD over Trib to Bohicket Creek carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-10-20/MAIN RD over Trib to Bohicket Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-20/MAIN RD over Trib to Bohicket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.