US Bridges

Sc 4 over Bolen Mill Creek

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI W of Neeses · Structure no. 000000000000138

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 4 over Bolen Mill Creek is a concrete other carrying Sc 4 over Bolen Mill Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 4
CrossesBolen Mill Creek
Location6MI W of Neeses
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates33.51088, -81.17901
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bolen Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Sc 4 over Bolen Mill 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 Bolen Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 4 over Bolen Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 4 over Bolen Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.