S-4-247 over Hen Coop Creek
FairPosted for loadAnderson County, South Carolina · 8.3MI SE Anderson · Structure no. 000000000005205
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-247 over Hen Coop Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-4-247 over Hen Coop Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-247 over Hen Coop Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-247 over Hen Coop 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-4-247 over Hen Coop Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-4-247 over Hen Coop Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-247 over Hen Coop Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.