US Bridges

S-10-26/WAPPOO RD over Br of Wappoo Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI W of Charleston · Structure no. 000000000009139

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-26/WAPPOO RD over Br of Wappoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-10-26/WAPPOO RD over Br of Wappoo Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,028 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-10-26/WAPPOO RD
CrossesBr of Wappoo Creek
Location3.5 MI W of Charleston
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates32.7719, -80.00716
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic6,028 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-26/WAPPOO RD over Br of Wappoo Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-26/WAPPOO RD over Br of Wappoo 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-10-26/WAPPOO RD over Br of Wappoo Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-10-26/WAPPOO RD over Br of Wappoo Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-26/WAPPOO RD over Br of Wappoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.