S-4-709 over Big Generostee Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 5.4MI SW Starr · Structure no. 000000000005886
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-709 over Big Generostee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-709 over Big Generostee 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-4-709 over Big Generostee Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-709 over Big Generostee 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-4-709 over Big Generostee Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-4-709 over Big Generostee Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-709 over Big Generostee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.