S-4-71 over Five Mile Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 3.5MI NW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000006956
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-71 over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-4-71 over Five Mile Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,412 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-71 over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-71 over Five Mile 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-4-71 over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-4-71 over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-71 over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.