US Bridges

S-10-2147 over Hut Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 10 SW Chs (nr Playgrd Rd) · Structure no. 000000000008976

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-2147 over Hut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-10-2147 over Hut Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-10-2147
CrossesHut Creek
Location10 SW Chs (nr Playgrd Rd)
RouteState Highway 2147
Coordinates32.68588, -80.04746
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
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic608 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-10-2147 over Hut Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-2147 over Hut 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-10-2147 over Hut Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-10-2147 over Hut Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-2147 over Hut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.