US Bridges

C-4-2343 over Trib. Hartwell Lake

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · 6.4MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003181

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

About this bridge

C-4-2343 over Trib. Hartwell Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-2343 over Trib. Hartwell Lake 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC-4-2343
CrossesTrib. Hartwell Lake
Location6.4MI NW of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 2343
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.53778, -82.75306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$77,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-2343 over Trib. Hartwell Lake built?

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

What condition is C-4-2343 over Trib. Hartwell Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does C-4-2343 over Trib. Hartwell Lake carry?

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

How long is C-4-2343 over Trib. Hartwell Lake?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-2343 over Trib. Hartwell Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.