US Bridges

C-4-524 over Brushy CR

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 19.0 MI N Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001782

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-524 over Brushy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-524 over Brushy CR in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-4-524
CrossesBrushy CR
Location19.0 MI N Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 524
Coordinates34.76927, -82.53718
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-524 over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is C-4-524 over Brushy CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does C-4-524 over Brushy CR carry?

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

How long is C-4-524 over Brushy CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-524 over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.