US Bridges

C-4-7356 over Wilson CR

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · 10.2 MI SW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003178

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-7356 over Wilson CR is a steel truss - thru carrying C-4-7356 over Wilson 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC-4-7356
CrossesWilson CR
Location10.2 MI SW of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 7356
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.35188, -82.66806
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$165,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-7356 over Wilson CR built?

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

What condition is C-4-7356 over Wilson CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C-4-7356 over Wilson CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C-4-7356 over Wilson CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-7356 over Wilson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.