US Bridges

S-40-55 over Cabin Branch

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 1MI SE of Hopkins · Structure no. 000000000002077

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-55 over Cabin Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-55 over Cabin Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,261 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-40-55
CrossesCabin Branch
Location1MI SE of Hopkins
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates33.89209, -80.86092
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,261 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-55 over Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-55 over Cabin Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-55 over Cabin Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-40-55 over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-55 over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.