US Bridges

C-4-955 over Trib to Barkers Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · 11.8 MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001855

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-955 over Trib to Barkers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-955 over Trib to Barkers Creek 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC-4-955
CrossesTrib to Barkers Creek
Location11.8 MI SE of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 955
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.40681, -82.4719
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-955 over Trib to Barkers Creek built?

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

What condition is C-4-955 over Trib to Barkers 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C-4-955 over Trib to Barkers Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C-4-955 over Trib to Barkers Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-955 over Trib to Barkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.