S-40-228 over Trib Smith Branch
FairPosted for loadRichland County, South Carolina · 3 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000003743
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-228 over Trib Smith Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-40-228 over Trib Smith Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-228 over Trib Smith Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-228 over Trib 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-40-228 over Trib Smith Branch carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-40-228 over Trib Smith Branch?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-228 over Trib Smith Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.