US Bridges

S-4-153 over W. Br of Wilson Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 1.8MI NE Starr · Structure no. 000000000007964

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-153 over W. Br of Wilson Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-4-153 over W. Br of Wilson Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 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).

CarriesS-4-153
CrossesW. Br of Wilson Creek
Location1.8MI NE Starr
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates34.39332, -82.66985
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic861 by 2043
Trucks8%
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

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-4-153 over W. Br of Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-153 over W. Br of Wilson 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-4-153 over W. Br of Wilson Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-4-153 over W. Br of Wilson 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-4-153 over W. Br of Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.