S-4-63 over Watermelon Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 4.1MI NW Belton · Structure no. 000000000007317
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-63 over Watermelon Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-4-63 over Watermelon 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-4-63 over Watermelon Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-63 over Watermelon 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-4-63 over Watermelon Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-4-63 over Watermelon Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-63 over Watermelon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.