S-40-232 over Bear Creek
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 7 MI NE of Blythewood · Structure no. 000000000007291
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-232 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-40-232 over Bear Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-232 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-232 over Bear 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-40-232 over Bear Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-40-232 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-232 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.