US Bridges

S-4-246 over Cupboard Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.5MI NE Anderson · Structure no. 000000000002121

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-246 over Cupboard Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-4-246 over Cupboard Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,013 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-4-246
CrossesCupboard Creek
Location4.5MI NE Anderson
RouteState Highway 246
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.51407, -82.57032
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,013 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$204,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-246 over Cupboard Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-246 over Cupboard 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S-4-246 over Cupboard Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-4-246 over Cupboard Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-246 over Cupboard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.