US Bridges

S-40-217 over Hollinshead Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI N of Irmo · Structure no. 000000000001125

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-217 over Hollinshead Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-40-217 over Hollinshead Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,335 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-40-217
CrossesHollinshead Creek
Location5 MI N of Irmo
RouteState Highway 217
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.1536, -81.17602
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,335 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-217 over Hollinshead Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-217 over Hollinshead 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-217 over Hollinshead Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-40-217 over Hollinshead Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-217 over Hollinshead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.