US Bridges

S-4-57 over Three & Twenty Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 6.9 MI NE Pendleton · Structure no. 000000000000828

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-57 over Three & Twenty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-57 over Three & Twenty Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2043. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-4-57
CrossesThree & Twenty Creek
Location6.9 MI NE Pendleton
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates34.67167, -82.66351
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic511 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-57 over Three & Twenty Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-57 over Three & Twenty 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-4-57 over Three & Twenty Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-4-57 over Three & Twenty Creek?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-57 over Three & Twenty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.