US Bridges

L-7979/NRTHWDSBLVD over Trib to Goose Creek Res

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010681

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-7979/NRTHWDSBLVD over Trib to Goose Creek Res is a concrete culvert carrying L-7979/NRTHWDSBLVD over Trib to Goose Creek Res in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesL-7979/NRTHWDSBLVD
CrossesTrib to Goose Creek Res
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteCounty Highway 7979
Coordinates32.94389, -80.04167
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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-7979/NRTHWDSBLVD over Trib to Goose Creek Res built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-7979/NRTHWDSBLVD over Trib to Goose Creek Res 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-7979/NRTHWDSBLVD over Trib to Goose Creek Res carry?

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

How long is L-7979/NRTHWDSBLVD over Trib to Goose Creek Res?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns L-7979/NRTHWDSBLVD over Trib to Goose Creek Res?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.