US Bridges

L-5355/RVRTWNECCDR over Tidal Creek

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000010479

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-5355/RVRTWNECCDR over Tidal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying L-5355/RVRTWNECCDR over Tidal Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesL-5355/RVRTWNECCDR
CrossesTidal Creek
LocationMt Pleasant
RouteCounty Highway 5355
Coordinates32.88395, -79.82705
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-5355/RVRTWNECCDR over Tidal Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-5355/RVRTWNECCDR 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-5355/RVRTWNECCDR over Tidal Creek carry?

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

How long is L-5355/RVRTWNECCDR over Tidal Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns L-5355/RVRTWNECCDR over Tidal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.