US Bridges

S-4-75 over Big Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 5.4MI NW Williamston · Structure no. 000000000005884

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-75 over Big Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-4-75 over Big Beaverdam 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,647 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-4-75
CrossesBig Beaverdam Creek
Location5.4MI NW Williamston
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates34.64917, -82.56889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,647 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-4-75 over Big Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-75 over Big Beaverdam 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S-4-75 over Big Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-4-75 over Big Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-75 over Big Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.