S-4-61 over Hembree Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 4.1 MI NW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000007533
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-61 over Hembree Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-4-61 over Hembree Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,225 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-61 over Hembree Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-61 over Hembree 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-4-61 over Hembree Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-4-61 over Hembree Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-61 over Hembree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.