US Bridges

C-4-4156 over Richland Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.4MI SW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000002904

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-4156 over Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-4-4156 over Richland 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC-4-4156
CrossesRichland Creek
Location4.4MI SW Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 4156
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.45532, -82.70633
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 C-4-4156 over Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is C-4-4156 over Richland 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-4-4156 over Richland Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-4-4156 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-4156 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.