US Bridges

S-40-54 over Twentyfive Mile Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI E of Blythewood · Structure no. 000000000007733

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-54 over Twentyfive Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-54 over Twentyfive Mile Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,878 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-40-54
CrossesTwentyfive Mile Creek
Location5 MI E of Blythewood
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates34.20323, -80.88355
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic16,878 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-54 over Twentyfive Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-54 over Twentyfive Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-54 over Twentyfive Mile Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-40-54 over Twentyfive Mile Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-54 over Twentyfive Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.