FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR

Carrying L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR over CANAL

IN MOUNT PLEASANT, Charleston, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR

The L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR bridge in Charleston, South Carolina carries L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR over CANAL. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR compares

▲ 0.7
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of South Carolina bridges
196
Bridges in Charleston · 6 in Poor condition
L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR 30.5 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.1
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000010459

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR against other structures in Charleston and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR?

L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR in Charleston, South Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR inspected?

L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR?

L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR?

L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR and does age affect safety?

L-6271/HIDDENLKSDR was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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