S-40-1575 over Carey Lake
FairClosed to trafficRichland County, South Carolina · Arcadia Lakes Rd-Cola · Structure no. 000000000008203
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-1575 over Carey Lake is a concrete slab carrying S-40-1575 over Carey Lake in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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-40-1575 over Carey Lake built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-1575 over Carey Lake 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-40-1575 over Carey Lake carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-40-1575 over Carey Lake?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-1575 over Carey Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.