C-4-989 over Broad Mouth Crk
PoorClosed to trafficAnderson County, South Carolina · 15.9 MI SE Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001915
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-4-989 over Broad Mouth Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying C-4-989 over Broad Mouth Crk 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-4-989 over Broad Mouth Crk built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-4-989 over Broad Mouth Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does C-4-989 over Broad Mouth Crk carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-4-989 over Broad Mouth Crk?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns C-4-989 over Broad Mouth Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.