US Bridges

L-10-488/BEVERLY D over Chandler Bridge Creek

Good

Dorchester County, South Carolina · Summerville · Structure no. 000000000010920

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-10-488/BEVERLY D over Chandler Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-10-488/BEVERLY D over Chandler Bridge Creek in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesL-10-488/BEVERLY D
CrossesChandler Bridge Creek
LocationSummerville
RouteCounty Highway 488
Coordinates32.97203, -80.16631
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-10-488/BEVERLY D over Chandler Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-10-488/BEVERLY D over Chandler Bridge 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does L-10-488/BEVERLY D over Chandler Bridge Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-10-488/BEVERLY D over Chandler Bridge Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns L-10-488/BEVERLY D over Chandler Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.