S-40-955 over Rice Creek
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 4 MI NW of Pontiac · Structure no. 000000000003462
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-955 over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-955 over Rice Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,787 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-955 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-955 over Rice 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-40-955 over Rice Creek carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-40-955 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-955 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.