US Bridges

S-40-1722 over Trib to Lt Jackson Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000000071

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1722 over Trib to Lt Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-40-1722 over Trib to Lt Jackson Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,944 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-40-1722
CrossesTrib to Lt Jackson Creek
Location8 MI NE of Columbia
RouteState Highway 1722
Coordinates34.08877, -80.94915
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,944 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-40-1722 over Trib to Lt Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-1722 over Trib to Lt Jackson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-1722 over Trib to Lt Jackson Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1722 over Trib to Lt Jackson Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1722 over Trib to Lt Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.