US Bridges

S-40-1117 over Cedar Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 8 MI NW of Eastover · Structure no. 000000000003748

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1117 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-1117 over Cedar Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-40-1117
CrossesCedar Creek
Location8 MI NW of Eastover
RouteState Highway 1117
Coordinates33.93309, -80.82073
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic825 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-40-1117 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-1117 over Cedar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-1117 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1117 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1117 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.