S-4-279 over Eighteen Mile Creek
GoodAnderson County, South Carolina · 12.5 Miles NW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000002122
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-279 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-279 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 S-4-279 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-279 over Eighteen Mile 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-4-279 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-4-279 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-279 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.