US Bridges

Sc 4 over Goodland Creek

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 2MI E of Springfield · Structure no. 000000000000136

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 4 over Goodland Creek is a other other carrying Sc 4 over Goodland Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 103 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,783 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 4
CrossesGoodland Creek
Location2MI E of Springfield
RouteState Highway 4
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.49258, -81.24532
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,783 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 4 over Goodland Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is Sc 4 over Goodland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 4 over Goodland Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sc 4 over Goodland Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 4 over Goodland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.