US Bridges

C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · 11.6 MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001851

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC-4-2126
CrossesLake Hartwell
Location11.6 MI NW of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 2126
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.50873, -82.8552
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,415 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell 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-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.