S-10-53 over James Island Creek
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · .8 MI W of Sc 171 · Structure no. 000000000009406
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-10-53 over James Island Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-10-53 over James Island Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 26 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,084 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-10-53 over James Island Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is S-10-53 over James Island Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does S-10-53 over James Island Creek carry?
About 13,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-10-53 over James Island Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns S-10-53 over James Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.