FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

L-3826/INGLESDBLVD

Carrying L-3826/INGLESDBLVD over MCCHUNE BRANCH

NORTH CHARLESTON, Charleston, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: L-3826/INGLESDBLVD

The L-3826/INGLESDBLVD bridge in Charleston, South Carolina carries L-3826/INGLESDBLVD over MCCHUNE BRANCH. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 16 sections, stretching 146.3 meters (480 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 44.7 metric tons.

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

How L-3826/INGLESDBLVD compares

▲ 14.9
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of South Carolina bridges
196
Bridges in Charleston · 6 in Poor condition
L-3826/INGLESDBLVD 44.7 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
16
Structure Length
146.3 m (480 ft)
Deck Width
22.7 m (74 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000010675

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether L-3826/INGLESDBLVD 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-3826/INGLESDBLVD 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-3826/INGLESDBLVD?

L-3826/INGLESDBLVD in Charleston, South Carolina has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is L-3826/INGLESDBLVD inspected?

L-3826/INGLESDBLVD'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-3826/INGLESDBLVD 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-3826/INGLESDBLVD?

L-3826/INGLESDBLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining L-3826/INGLESDBLVD?

L-3826/INGLESDBLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is L-3826/INGLESDBLVD and does age affect safety?

L-3826/INGLESDBLVD was built in 2015, making it 11 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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