US Bridges

S-9-418 over Savany Hunt

Fair

Calhoun County, South Carolina · 20.0 MI NW ST Matthews · Structure no. 000000000007654

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-9-418 over Savany Hunt is a concrete slab carrying S-9-418 over Savany Hunt in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesS-9-418
CrossesSavany Hunt
Location20.0 MI NW ST Matthews
RouteState Highway 418
Coordinates33.85343, -81.02834
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,088 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 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-9-418 over Savany Hunt built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-9-418 over Savany Hunt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-9-418 over Savany Hunt carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-9-418 over Savany Hunt?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-9-418 over Savany Hunt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.