S-4-485 over Pickens Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 9.8MI NW Williamston · Structure no. 000000000004700
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-485 over Pickens Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-4-485 over Pickens Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-485 over Pickens Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-485 over Pickens Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-4-485 over Pickens Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-4-485 over Pickens Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-485 over Pickens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.