US Bridges

C-4-2168 over Big Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI N of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000001674

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-2168 over Big Brushy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying C-4-2168 over Big Brushy Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesC-4-2168
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
Location6.2 MI N of Williamston
RouteCounty Highway 2168
Coordinates34.71249, -82.4684
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$534,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-2168 over Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is C-4-2168 over Big Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does C-4-2168 over Big Brushy Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-4-2168 over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-2168 over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.