US Bridges

L-5416/GREYMARSHRD over Tidal Creek

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000010457

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-5416/GREYMARSHRD over Tidal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying L-5416/GREYMARSHRD over Tidal 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesL-5416/GREYMARSHRD
CrossesTidal Creek
LocationMt. Pleasant
RouteCounty Highway 5416
Coordinates32.9, -79.79333
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic768 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-5416/GREYMARSHRD over Tidal Creek built?

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

What condition is L-5416/GREYMARSHRD over Tidal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does L-5416/GREYMARSHRD over Tidal Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-5416/GREYMARSHRD over Tidal Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns L-5416/GREYMARSHRD over Tidal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.