US Bridges

S-10-60 over Filbin Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · N. Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008531

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-60 over Filbin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-10-60 over Filbin Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 34,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,334 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-10-60
CrossesFilbin Creek
LocationN. Charleston
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates32.89507, -79.98557
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,700 (2023)
Projected traffic42,334 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-60 over Filbin Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-60 over Filbin 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-10-60 over Filbin Creek carry?

About 34,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-10-60 over Filbin Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-60 over Filbin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.