US Bridges

S-40-1436 over North Branch Crane Creek

FairPosted for load

Richland County, South Carolina · 10 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000005150

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1436 over North Branch Crane Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-40-1436 over North Branch Crane Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-40-1436
CrossesNorth Branch Crane Creek
Location10 MI NE of Columbia
RouteState Highway 1436
Coordinates34.1446, -81.00234
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,093 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-1436 over North Branch Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-1436 over North Branch Crane Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-40-1436 over North Branch Crane Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1436 over North Branch Crane Creek?

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-40-1436 over North Branch Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.