US Bridges

L-2602/PARKERSLNDG over Tidal Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · In Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000010480

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-2602/PARKERSLNDG over Tidal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-2602/PARKERSLNDG 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesL-2602/PARKERSLNDG
CrossesTidal Creek
LocationIn Mt Pleasant
RouteCounty Highway 2602
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.87114, -79.82073
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-2602/PARKERSLNDG over Tidal Creek built?

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

What condition is L-2602/PARKERSLNDG 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-2602/PARKERSLNDG over Tidal Creek carry?

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

How long is L-2602/PARKERSLNDG over Tidal Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns L-2602/PARKERSLNDG over Tidal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.