US Bridges

S-4-199 over Canoe Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 2.2 MI SW Iva · Structure no. 000000000008511

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-199 over Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-4-199 over Canoe Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-4-199
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location2.2 MI SW Iva
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates34.28313, -82.69499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-4-199 over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-199 over Canoe 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-4-199 over Canoe Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-199 over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-199 over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.