US Bridges

S-4-254 over Little Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.4 MI NE Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000008709

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-254 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-4-254 over Little Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesS-4-254
CrossesLittle Creek
Location4.4 MI NE Honea Path
RouteState Highway 254
Coordinates34.47591, -82.32296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 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 closed—
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-4-254 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-254 over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S-4-254 over Little Creek carry?

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

How long is S-4-254 over Little Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-254 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.