US Bridges

L-1106/PALMCOMPKWY over Mcchune Branch

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010614

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-1106/PALMCOMPKWY over Mcchune Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-1106/PALMCOMPKWY over Mcchune Branch in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,357 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesL-1106/PALMCOMPKWY
CrossesMcchune Branch
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteCounty Highway 1106
Coordinates32.96444, -80.09444
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2023)
Projected traffic8,357 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1106/PALMCOMPKWY over Mcchune Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-1106/PALMCOMPKWY over Mcchune 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/PALMCOMPKWY over Mcchune Branch carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is L-1106/PALMCOMPKWY over Mcchune Branch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns L-1106/PALMCOMPKWY over Mcchune Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.