US Bridges

L-6389ROYALTRACLN over Tidal Creek

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · In Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000010477

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-6389ROYALTRACLN over Tidal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying L-6389ROYALTRACLN over Tidal Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesL-6389ROYALTRACLN
CrossesTidal Creek
LocationIn Mt Pleasant
RouteCounty Highway 6389
Coordinates32.86702, -79.8126
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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-6389ROYALTRACLN over Tidal Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-6389ROYALTRACLN 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does L-6389ROYALTRACLN over Tidal Creek carry?

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

How long is L-6389ROYALTRACLN over Tidal Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns L-6389ROYALTRACLN over Tidal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.