C-4-939 over Blue Creek
FairPosted for loadAnderson County, South Carolina · 12.6 MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001913
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-4-939 over Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-939 over Blue Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-4-939 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-4-939 over Blue 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does C-4-939 over Blue Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-4-939 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns C-4-939 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.