US Bridges

S-4-1045 over Five Mile CR

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000008059

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-1045 over Five Mile CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying S-4-1045 over Five Mile CR 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,567 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-4-1045
CrossesFive Mile CR
Location3.8 MI NW of Anderson
RouteState Highway 1045
Coordinates34.51108, -82.71341
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,567 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-4-1045 over Five Mile CR built?

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

What condition is S-4-1045 over Five Mile CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-1045 over Five Mile CR carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-4-1045 over Five Mile CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-1045 over Five Mile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.