S-4-256 over Hembree Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000007871
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-256 over Hembree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-256 over Hembree Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,888 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-256 over Hembree Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-256 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-4-256 over Hembree Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-4-256 over Hembree Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-256 over Hembree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.