US Bridges

Sc 4 over S.C.L. RR & S-118

Good

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · In Town of Neeses · Structure no. 000000000007600

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 4 over S.C.L. RR & S-118 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 4 over S.C.L. RR & S-118 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,657 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSc 4
CrossesS.C.L. RR & S-118
LocationIn Town of Neeses
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates33.52775, -81.12349
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,657 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 4 over S.C.L. RR & S-118 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 4 over S.C.L. RR & S-118 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 4 over S.C.L. RR & S-118 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 4 over S.C.L. RR & S-118?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 4 over S.C.L. RR & S-118?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.