S-40-2813 over Smith Branch
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000001763
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-2813 over Smith Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S-40-2813 over Smith Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,310 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-2813 over Smith Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-2813 over Smith Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-40-2813 over Smith Branch carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-40-2813 over Smith Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-2813 over Smith Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.