S-4-54 over Big Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 2.1MI SE Williamston · Structure no. 000000000005881
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-54 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-4-54 over Big Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,837 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-4-54 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-54 over Big 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-4-54 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is S-4-54 over Big Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-54 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.