US Bridges

S-4-258 over Richland Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.8 MI SW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000008513

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-258 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-4-258 over Richland 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 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,265 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-4-258
CrossesRichland Creek
Location4.8 MI SW Anderson
RouteState Highway 258
Coordinates34.45395, -82.71478
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 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 width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,265 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-4-258 over Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is S-4-258 over Richland 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-4-258 over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-4-258 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-258 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.