US Bridges

S-4-82 over Broad Mouth Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 2.2MI NE Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000007061

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-82 over Broad Mouth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-82 over Broad Mouth Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-4-82
CrossesBroad Mouth Creek
Location2.2MI NE Honea Path
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates34.47805, -82.38396
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic803 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-4-82 over Broad Mouth Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-82 over Broad Mouth 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-82 over Broad Mouth Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-82 over Broad Mouth Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-82 over Broad Mouth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.