US Bridges

S-4-331 over Little Beaverdam Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 5.2MI NW Belton · Structure no. 000000000004698

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-331 over Little Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-4-331 over Little Beaverdam Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,941 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-4-331
CrossesLittle Beaverdam Creek
Location5.2MI NW Belton
RouteState Highway 331
Coordinates34.56152, -82.57621
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,941 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

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-4-331 over Little Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-331 over Little Beaverdam 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-4-331 over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-4-331 over Little Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-331 over Little Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.