US Bridges

S-4-22 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI SW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000002894

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-22 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-4-22 over Five Mile Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-4-22
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location4.3 MI SW Anderson
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates34.48089, -82.72264
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-22 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-22 over Five 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-4-22 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-4-22 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-22 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.