S-4-718 over Trib Watermelon Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 4.8 MI W Williamston · Structure no. 000000000003171
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-718 over Trib Watermelon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-718 over Trib Watermelon Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-718 over Trib Watermelon Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-718 over Trib Watermelon 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 S-4-718 over Trib Watermelon Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-4-718 over Trib Watermelon Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-718 over Trib Watermelon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.