C-4-656 over Charles CR
PoorPosted for loadAnderson County, South Carolina · 17.0 MI NE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003588
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-4-656 over Charles CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-656 over Charles CR in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-4-656 over Charles CR built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-4-656 over Charles 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does C-4-656 over Charles CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is C-4-656 over Charles CR?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns C-4-656 over Charles CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.