US Bridges

S-4-152 over Rocky River

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI SE Anderson · Structure no. 000000000008058

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-152 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-152 over Rocky River in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-4-152
CrossesRocky River
Location4.5 MI SE Anderson
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates34.44714, -82.60209
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,153 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-152 over Rocky River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-152 over Rocky River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-4-152 over Rocky River carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-4-152 over Rocky River?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-152 over Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.