US Bridges

S-4-229 over Eighteen Mile Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 1.1MI NW Pendleton · Structure no. 000000000001779

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-229 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-229 over Eighteen Mile 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesS-4-229
CrossesEighteen Mile Creek
Location1.1MI NW Pendleton
RouteState Highway 229
Coordinates34.65896, -82.79878
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic832 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-229 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is S-4-229 over Eighteen Mile 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-4-229 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-4-229 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-229 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.