C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell Backwater
FairPosted for loadAnderson County, South Carolina · 12.6 MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001852
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell Backwater is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell Backwater 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell Backwater built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell Backwater 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 Backwater carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell Backwater?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns C-4-2126 over Lake Hartwell Backwater?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.