I-526 WB over Hobcaw Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · Near Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000008332
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 WB over Hobcaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-526 WB over Hobcaw Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 30,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,586 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 WB over Hobcaw Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 WB over Hobcaw 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-526 WB over Hobcaw Creek carry?
About 30,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I-526 WB over Hobcaw Creek?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 WB over Hobcaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.