S-4-1144 over Saluda River
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI SW Greenville · Structure no. 000000000008411
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 435 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-4-1144 over Saluda River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-1144 over Saluda River in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2043. The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-4-1144 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-4-1144 over Saluda River 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-4-1144 over Saluda River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-4-1144 over Saluda River?
The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns S-4-1144 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.