US Bridges

L-3517/S Park Cir over Tidal Creek

FairPosted for load

Charleston County, South Carolina · In Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010474

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-3517/S Park Cir over Tidal Creek is a concrete slab carrying L-3517/S Park Cir over Tidal Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesL-3517/S Park Cir
CrossesTidal Creek
LocationIn Charleston
RouteCounty Highway 3517
Coordinates32.79381, -80.03014
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2023)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-3517/S Park Cir over Tidal Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-3517/S Park Cir over Tidal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does L-3517/S Park Cir over Tidal Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is L-3517/S Park Cir over Tidal Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns L-3517/S Park Cir over Tidal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.