US Bridges

S-4-181 over Br Broad Mouth Ck

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · Town of Belton · Structure no. 000000000005660

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-181 over Br Broad Mouth Ck is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-4-181 over Br Broad Mouth Ck in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-4-181
CrossesBr Broad Mouth Ck
LocationTown of Belton
RouteState Highway 181
Coordinates34.52618, -82.47867
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic640 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-4-181 over Br Broad Mouth Ck built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-181 over Br Broad Mouth Ck 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-181 over Br Broad Mouth Ck carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-4-181 over Br Broad Mouth Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-181 over Br Broad Mouth Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.