S-4-231 over Big Garvan Creek
GoodAnderson County, South Carolina · 4.2MI NE Pendleton · Structure no. 000000000006421
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-231 over Big Garvan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-231 over Big Garvan 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-231 over Big Garvan Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-231 over Big Garvan 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-4-231 over Big Garvan Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-4-231 over Big Garvan Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-231 over Big Garvan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.