L-40-949 over Lake Kathrine
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 4 MI E of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000008664
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-40-949 over Lake Kathrine is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-40-949 over Lake Kathrine in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-40-949 over Lake Kathrine built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-40-949 over Lake Kathrine 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does L-40-949 over Lake Kathrine carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-40-949 over Lake Kathrine?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns L-40-949 over Lake Kathrine?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.