L-4696/KIAWISLPKY over Kiawah River
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · 2 MI SW Seabrook Island · Structure no. 000000000010709
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-4696/KIAWISLPKY over Kiawah River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-4696/KIAWISLPKY over Kiawah River in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-4696/KIAWISLPKY over Kiawah River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-4696/KIAWISLPKY over Kiawah River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does L-4696/KIAWISLPKY over Kiawah River carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is L-4696/KIAWISLPKY over Kiawah River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns L-4696/KIAWISLPKY over Kiawah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.