S-4-217 over Little Beaverdam Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 4.8MI SW Williamston · Structure no. 000000000008320
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-217 over Little Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-4-217 over Little Beaverdam Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,837 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-217 over Little Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-217 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-4-217 over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-4-217 over Little Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-217 over Little Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.