US Bridges

C-4-1108 over Beaverdam Cr.

PoorClosed to traffic

Anderson County, South Carolina · 11.9 MI NE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000005213

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-1108 over Beaverdam Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-1108 over Beaverdam Cr. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC-4-1108
CrossesBeaverdam Cr.
Location11.9 MI NE of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.66571, -82.55955
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
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 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$198,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-1108 over Beaverdam Cr. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-4-1108 over Beaverdam 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-4-1108 over Beaverdam Cr. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C-4-1108 over Beaverdam Cr.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-1108 over Beaverdam Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.