US Bridges

C-4-7137 over Barkers Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 12.1 MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001914

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-7137 over Barkers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-7137 over Barkers 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesC-4-7137
CrossesBarkers Creek
Location12.1 MI SE of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 7137
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.42373, -82.45324
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-7137 over Barkers Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-4-7137 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C-4-7137 over Barkers Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C-4-7137 over Barkers Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-7137 over Barkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.