US Bridges

L-3826/INGLESDBLVD over Mcchune Branch

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Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010675

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-3826/INGLESDBLVD over Mcchune Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-3826/INGLESDBLVD over Mcchune Branch in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 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 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesL-3826/INGLESDBLVD
CrossesMcchune Branch
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteCounty Highway 3826
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.96611, -80.08333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHL 93
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 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 closed6.8 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-3826/INGLESDBLVD over Mcchune Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-3826/INGLESDBLVD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does L-3826/INGLESDBLVD over Mcchune Branch carry?

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

How long is L-3826/INGLESDBLVD over Mcchune Branch?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns L-3826/INGLESDBLVD over Mcchune Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.