US Bridges

S-4-209 over Cupboard Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 2.2MI NW Belton · Structure no. 000000000006420

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-209 over Cupboard Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-4-209 over Cupboard Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-4-209
CrossesCupboard Creek
Location2.2MI NW Belton
RouteState Highway 209
Coordinates34.52882, -82.53412
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-4-209 over Cupboard Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-209 over Cupboard 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-4-209 over Cupboard Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-209 over Cupboard Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-209 over Cupboard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.