US Bridges

S-40-80 over Hollinshead Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 3 MI NE of Ballentine · Structure no. 000000000008586

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-80 over Hollinshead Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-80 over Hollinshead Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-40-80
CrossesHollinshead Creek
Location3 MI NE of Ballentine
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates34.1572, -81.21769
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,288 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-40-80 over Hollinshead Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-80 over Hollinshead 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-80 over Hollinshead Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-40-80 over Hollinshead Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-80 over Hollinshead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.