US Bridges

L-1255/NOISETTBLVD over Noisette Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010866

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-1255/NOISETTBLVD over Noisette Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying L-1255/NOISETTBLVD over Noisette Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesL-1255/NOISETTBLVD
CrossesNoisette Creek
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteCity Street 3277
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.87278, -79.97306
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$783,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-1255/NOISETTBLVD over Noisette Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-1255/NOISETTBLVD over Noisette Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does L-1255/NOISETTBLVD over Noisette Creek carry?

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

How long is L-1255/NOISETTBLVD over Noisette Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns L-1255/NOISETTBLVD over Noisette Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.