US Bridges

S-4-751 over Broad Mouth Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 2.6MI NW Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000009125

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-751 over Broad Mouth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-751 over Broad Mouth Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-4-751
CrossesBroad Mouth Creek
Location2.6MI NW Honea Path
RouteState Highway 751
Coordinates34.48046, -82.40754
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-4-751 over Broad Mouth Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-751 over Broad Mouth 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-4-751 over Broad Mouth Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-751 over Broad Mouth Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-751 over Broad Mouth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.