US Bridges

S-4-117 over Little Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 15.6MI NW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000007762

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-117 over Little Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-4-117 over Little Beaverdam Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-4-117
CrossesLittle Beaverdam Creek
Location15.6MI NW Anderson
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates34.55019, -82.91694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-117 over Little Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-117 over Little Beaverdam 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-4-117 over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S-4-117 over Little Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-117 over Little Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.