US Bridges

S-4-54 over P & N Railroad

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · Town of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000006608

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-54 over P & N Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying S-4-54 over P & N Railroad in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,904 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-4-54
CrossesP & N Railroad
LocationTown of Williamston
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates34.62037, -82.46777
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,904 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-54 over P & N Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-54 over P & N Railroad 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-4-54 over P & N Railroad carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-4-54 over P & N Railroad?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-54 over P & N Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.