L-40-4699 over Smith Branch
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 3 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000006578
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-40-4699 over Smith Branch is a concrete culvert carrying L-40-4699 over Smith 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-40-4699 over Smith Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-40-4699 over Smith Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does L-40-4699 over Smith Branch carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-40-4699 over Smith Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns L-40-4699 over Smith Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.