US Bridges

S-10-2535 over Pennys Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 5 SW of Charleston · Structure no. 000000000009944

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,001 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-2535 over Pennys Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-10-2535 over Pennys Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesS-10-2535
CrossesPennys Creek
Location5 SW of Charleston
RouteState Highway 2535
Coordinates32.75213, -80.02204
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,001 ft (305.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-10-2535 over Pennys Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-2535 over Pennys 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-10-2535 over Pennys Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-10-2535 over Pennys Creek?

The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-2535 over Pennys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.