US Bridges

S-40-1682 over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 12MI NW Cola · Structure no. 000000000001126

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1682 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-1682 over Little Cedar Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,746 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-40-1682
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location12MI NW Cola
RouteState Highway 1682
Coordinates34.18947, -81.11462
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,746 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 S-40-1682 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-1682 over Little Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-1682 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1682 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1682 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.