US Bridges

S-40-86 over Cabin Branch

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 2 MI S of Horrel Hill · Structure no. 000000000006575

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-86 over Cabin Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-40-86 over Cabin Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesS-40-86
CrossesCabin Branch
Location2 MI S of Horrel Hill
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates33.91695, -80.84929
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic523 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-40-86 over Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-86 over Cabin 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-40-86 over Cabin Branch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-40-86 over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-86 over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.