US Bridges

S-4-1146 over Big Brushy Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 18.0 MI NE Anderson · Structure no. 000000000008412

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-1146 over Big Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-1146 over Big Brushy Creek 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 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-4-1146
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
Location18.0 MI NE Anderson
RouteState Highway 1146
Coordinates34.73569, -82.48472
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,984 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-1146 over Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-1146 over Big Brushy Creek 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-4-1146 over Big Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-1146 over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-1146 over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.