S-40-1070 over Smith Branch
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 3 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007941
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-1070 over Smith Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-1070 over Smith Branch in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-1070 over Smith Branch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-1070 over Smith Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-40-1070 over Smith Branch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-40-1070 over Smith Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-1070 over Smith Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.