US Bridges

S-4-1012 over Broadmouth Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 2.1MI NW Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000007065

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-1012 over Broadmouth Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-4-1012 over Broadmouth 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-4-1012
CrossesBroadmouth Creek
Location2.1MI NW Honea Path
RouteState Highway 1012
Coordinates34.47558, -82.401
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2043
Trucks4%
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-4-1012 over Broadmouth Creek built?

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

What condition is S-4-1012 over Broadmouth 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-4-1012 over Broadmouth Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-4-1012 over Broadmouth Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-1012 over Broadmouth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.