US Bridges

C-4-156 over Jordan CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Anderson County, South Carolina · 10.1 MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003174

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-156 over Jordan CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-156 over Jordan CR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-4-156
CrossesJordan CR
Location10.1 MI SE of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 156
Coordinates34.3519, -82.63013
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$59,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-156 over Jordan CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-4-156 over Jordan CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does C-4-156 over Jordan CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-4-156 over Jordan CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-156 over Jordan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.