US Bridges

S-40-232 over Cals Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 7 MI NE of Blythewood · Structure no. 000000000008298

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
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 Cals Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-40-232 over Cals Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-40-232
CrossesCals Creek
Location7 MI NE of Blythewood
RouteState Highway 232
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.25854, -80.86096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-232 over Cals Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-232 over Cals 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-40-232 over Cals Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-40-232 over Cals Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-232 over Cals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.