S-40-311 over Stoop Creek
PoorPosted for loadRichland County, South Carolina · 6 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007162
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-311 over Stoop Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-40-311 over Stoop Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-311 over Stoop Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-311 over Stoop Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does S-40-311 over Stoop Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-40-311 over Stoop Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-311 over Stoop Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.