US Bridges

S-4-80 over Hen Coop Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 2.9 MI SE Belton · Structure no. 000000000008606

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-80 over Hen Coop Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-4-80 over Hen Coop Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,562 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-4-80
CrossesHen Coop Creek
Location2.9 MI SE Belton
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates34.48434, -82.47097
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,562 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-4-80 over Hen Coop Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-80 over Hen Coop 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-4-80 over Hen Coop Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-80 over Hen Coop Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-80 over Hen Coop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.