US Bridges

S-7-40 over Habersham Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI SW Beaufort · Structure no. 000000000002663

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-7-40 over Habersham Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-7-40 over Habersham Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,376 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-7-40
CrossesHabersham Creek
Location4.2 MI SW Beaufort
RouteState Highway 40
CountyBeaufort County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.42816, -80.7555
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic13,376 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$246,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-7-40 over Habersham Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-7-40 over Habersham 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-7-40 over Habersham Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-7-40 over Habersham Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-7-40 over Habersham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.