US Bridges

L-4695/CENTREPNTDR over Unnamed Stream

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010653

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-4695/CENTREPNTDR over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying L-4695/CENTREPNTDR over Unnamed Stream in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,454 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesL-4695/CENTREPNTDR
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteCounty Highway 4695
Coordinates32.86917, -80.02056
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,550 (2023)
Projected traffic14,454 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-4695/CENTREPNTDR over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-4695/CENTREPNTDR over Unnamed Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does L-4695/CENTREPNTDR over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 10,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is L-4695/CENTREPNTDR over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns L-4695/CENTREPNTDR over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.