S-4-97 over Six & Twenty Creek
PoorAnderson County, South Carolina · 7.7MI N Anderson · Structure no. 000000000007194
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-97 over Six & Twenty Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-4-97 over Six & Twenty Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-97 over Six & Twenty Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-97 over Six & Twenty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does S-4-97 over Six & Twenty Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-4-97 over Six & Twenty Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-97 over Six & Twenty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.