US Bridges

S-40-960 over Trib to Mill CR No. 2

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 7 MI SE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000006182

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-960 over Trib to Mill CR No. 2 is a concrete slab carrying S-40-960 over Trib to Mill CR No. 2 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesS-40-960
CrossesTrib to Mill CR No. 2
Location7 MI SE of Columbia
RouteState Highway 960
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.91974, -80.95782
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-40-960 over Trib to Mill CR No. 2 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-960 over Trib to Mill CR No. 2 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-40-960 over Trib to Mill CR No. 2 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-40-960 over Trib to Mill CR No. 2?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-960 over Trib to Mill CR No. 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.