US Bridges

S-40-151 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000001225

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-151 over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-40-151 over Jackson Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 84 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,725 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-40-151
CrossesJackson Creek
Location6 MI NE of Columbia
RouteState Highway 151
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.06034, -80.95154
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2023)
Projected traffic31,725 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-151 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is S-40-151 over Jackson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-151 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-151 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-151 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.