US Bridges

C-4-763 over Beaverdam CR

PoorPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · 11.9 MI NW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000000832

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-763 over Beaverdam CR is a steel truss - thru carrying C-4-763 over Beaverdam CR in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-4-763
CrossesBeaverdam CR
Location11.9 MI NW Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 763
Coordinates34.51423, -82.86039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$471,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-763 over Beaverdam CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is C-4-763 over Beaverdam CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does C-4-763 over Beaverdam CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-4-763 over Beaverdam CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-763 over Beaverdam CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.