US Bridges

S-4-152 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.9MI SE Anderson · Structure no. 000000000007196

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-152 over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-4-152 over Beaver Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-4-152
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.9MI SE Anderson
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates34.43413, -82.61576
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,153 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-4-152 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is S-4-152 over Beaver 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-4-152 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-4-152 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-152 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.