S-40-205 over Smith Branch
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000003461
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-205 over Smith Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-40-205 over Smith Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,979 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-205 over Smith Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is S-40-205 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-40-205 over Smith Branch carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-40-205 over Smith Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-205 over Smith Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.