US Bridges

S-40-698 over Wateree Creek

FairPosted for load

Richland County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Chapin · Structure no. 000000000007163

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-698 over Wateree Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-40-698 over Wateree 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-40-698
CrossesWateree Creek
Location6 MI NE of Chapin
RouteState Highway 698
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.19641, -81.25926
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-698 over Wateree Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-698 over Wateree Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-698 over Wateree Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-40-698 over Wateree Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-698 over Wateree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.