US Bridges

S-4-904 over Rocky River

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 2.7MI NE Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003581

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-904 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-4-904 over Rocky River in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,888 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-4-904
CrossesRocky River
Location2.7MI NE Anderson
RouteState Highway 904
Coordinates34.5191, -82.6083
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,888 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S-4-904 over Rocky River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-904 over Rocky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-904 over Rocky River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-904 over Rocky River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-904 over Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.