L-9213/PLMRSBRDGRD over Mechaw Creek
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW of Mccellanville · Structure no. 000000000010702
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-9213/PLMRSBRDGRD over Mechaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying L-9213/PLMRSBRDGRD over Mechaw Creek 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-9213/PLMRSBRDGRD over Mechaw Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-9213/PLMRSBRDGRD over Mechaw Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does L-9213/PLMRSBRDGRD over Mechaw Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-9213/PLMRSBRDGRD over Mechaw Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns L-9213/PLMRSBRDGRD over Mechaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.