S-40-1601 over Eightmile Branch
PoorRichland County, South Carolina · 4 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004888
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-1601 over Eightmile Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-1601 over Eightmile Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-1601 over Eightmile Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-1601 over Eightmile Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does S-40-1601 over Eightmile Branch carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-40-1601 over Eightmile Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-1601 over Eightmile Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.