US Bridges

S-4-527 over Whitner Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · City of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000005885

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-527 over Whitner Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-4-527 over Whitner 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,706 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-4-527
CrossesWhitner Creek
LocationCity of Anderson
RouteState Highway 527
Coordinates34.49536, -82.663
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,706 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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-4-527 over Whitner Creek built?

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

What condition is S-4-527 over Whitner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-527 over Whitner Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-4-527 over Whitner Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-527 over Whitner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.