US Bridges

S-4-331 over Cox Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 1.6 MI NE Anderson · Structure no. 000000000009302

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-331 over Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-331 over Cox Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,710 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-4-331
CrossesCox Creek
Location1.6 MI NE Anderson
RouteState Highway 331
Coordinates34.51192, -82.62459
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,710 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-331 over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4-331 over Cox 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-4-331 over Cox Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-4-331 over Cox Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-331 over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.