US Bridges

S-4-96 over Little Beaverdam Ck

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 3.9MI N Williamston · Structure no. 000000000008608

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-96 over Little Beaverdam Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-4-96 over Little Beaverdam Ck 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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,112 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-4-96
CrossesLittle Beaverdam Ck
Location3.9MI N Williamston
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates34.62087, -82.5472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,112 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-4-96 over Little Beaverdam Ck built?

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

What condition is S-4-96 over Little Beaverdam Ck 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-4-96 over Little Beaverdam Ck carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-96 over Little Beaverdam Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-96 over Little Beaverdam Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.