S-4-71 over Salem Creek
GoodAnderson County, South Carolina · 6.2MI NW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003799
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-71 over Salem Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-4-71 over Salem Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,936 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-71 over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-71 over Salem Creek 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-4-71 over Salem Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-4-71 over Salem Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-71 over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.