US Bridges

C-4-2096 over Wilsons CR

PoorPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · 11.8 MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000004260

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-2096 over Wilsons CR is a steel truss - thru carrying C-4-2096 over Wilsons CR in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC-4-2096
CrossesWilsons CR
Location11.8 MI SE of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 2096
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.32607, -82.63499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-2096 over Wilsons CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-4-2096 over Wilsons 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-4-2096 over Wilsons CR carry?

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

How long is C-4-2096 over Wilsons CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-2096 over Wilsons CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.