US Bridges

C-4-474 over Broadway CR

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000004033

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-474 over Broadway CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-474 over Broadway CR in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC-4-474
CrossesBroadway CR
Location3.5 MI SE of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 474
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.49529, -82.58866
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 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 width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic677 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$87,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-474 over Broadway CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-4-474 over Broadway 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 2023.

How much traffic does C-4-474 over Broadway CR carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C-4-474 over Broadway CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-474 over Broadway CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.