US Bridges

S-40-1036 over Sc 277

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Dentsville · Structure no. 000000000006924

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1036 over Sc 277 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-1036 over Sc 277 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesS-40-1036
CrossesSc 277
Location2 MI N of Dentsville
RouteState Highway 1036
Coordinates34.08785, -80.95954
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-1036 over Sc 277 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-1036 over Sc 277 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-40-1036 over Sc 277 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1036 over Sc 277?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1036 over Sc 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.