US Bridges

L-1106/PALCOMMPKWY over Mccune Branch

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010613

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-1106/PALCOMMPKWY over Mccune Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-1106/PALCOMMPKWY over Mccune Branch in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,714 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesL-1106/PALCOMMPKWY
CrossesMccune Branch
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteCounty Highway 1106
Coordinates32.94583, -80.08444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2023)
Projected traffic16,714 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-1106/PALCOMMPKWY over Mccune Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-1106/PALCOMMPKWY over Mccune Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does L-1106/PALCOMMPKWY over Mccune Branch carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is L-1106/PALCOMMPKWY over Mccune Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns L-1106/PALCOMMPKWY over Mccune Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.