US Bridges

S-4-53 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.0MI NW Williamston · Structure no. 000000000007316

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-53 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-53 over Hurricane Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,745 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-4-53
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location4.0MI NW Williamston
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates34.67499, -82.47702
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,745 by 2043
Trucks4%
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-4-53 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-53 over Hurricane 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-4-53 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-4-53 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-53 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.