US Bridges

C-40-1683 over Wildcat Fork Ck

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 4 MI E of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000006771

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-40-1683 over Wildcat Fork Ck is a concrete culvert carrying C-40-1683 over Wildcat Fork Ck in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-40-1683
CrossesWildcat Fork Ck
Location4 MI E of Columbia
RouteCounty Highway 1683
Coordinates34.00584, -80.95754
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,048 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-40-1683 over Wildcat Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-40-1683 over Wildcat Fork Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C-40-1683 over Wildcat Fork Ck carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-40-1683 over Wildcat Fork Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns C-40-1683 over Wildcat Fork Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.