US Bridges

C-4-841 over Lake Russell

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 16.8 MI SW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000007536

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-4-841 over Lake Russell is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-841 over Lake Russell 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC-4-841
CrossesLake Russell
Location16.8 MI SW Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 841
Coordinates34.25922, -82.72792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-4-841 over Lake Russell built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-4-841 over Lake Russell 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-4-841 over Lake Russell carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-4-841 over Lake Russell?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-841 over Lake Russell?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.