US Bridges

L-10-9099 over Tri to Hobcaw Creek

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · 9 MI N of Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000009659

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-10-9099 over Tri to Hobcaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-10-9099 over Tri to Hobcaw Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesL-10-9099
CrossesTri to Hobcaw Creek
Location9 MI N of Mt Pleasant
RouteCounty Highway 9099
Coordinates32.83742, -79.85976
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L-10-9099 over Tri to Hobcaw Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-10-9099 over Tri to Hobcaw 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does L-10-9099 over Tri to Hobcaw Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-10-9099 over Tri to Hobcaw Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns L-10-9099 over Tri to Hobcaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.