US Bridges

S-4-576 over Big Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · Town of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000001911

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-576 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-4-576 over Big Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-4-576
CrossesBig Creek
LocationTown of Williamston
RouteState Highway 576
Coordinates34.61553, -82.47731
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic896 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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-4-576 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-576 over Big 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-576 over Big Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-576 over Big Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-576 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.