US Bridges

S-4-502 over Rock Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 2.5MI SW Williamston · Structure no. 000000000007197

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-502 over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-4-502 over Rock 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-4-502
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.5MI SW Williamston
RouteState Highway 502
Coordinates34.59074, -82.51209
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-4-502 over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is S-4-502 over Rock 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-502 over Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is S-4-502 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-502 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.