US Bridges

S-402 over Trib to Richland Creek

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 2.9 MI W of Seneca · Structure no. 000000000010334

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-402 over Trib to Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-402 over Trib to Richland Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,074 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-402
CrossesTrib to Richland Creek
Location2.9 MI W of Seneca
RouteState Highway 402
Coordinates34.69828, -82.99631
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic16,074 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-402 over Trib to Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-402 over Trib to Richland 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-402 over Trib to Richland Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-402 over Trib to Richland Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns S-402 over Trib to Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.