US Bridges

S-40-1721 over Little Jackson Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 1 MI NE of Dentsville · Structure no. 000000000008782

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1721 over Little Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-1721 over Little Jackson Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesS-40-1721
CrossesLittle Jackson Creek
Location1 MI NE of Dentsville
RouteState Highway 1721
Coordinates34.07534, -80.95348
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-40-1721 over Little Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-1721 over Little Jackson Creek 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-40-1721 over Little Jackson Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1721 over Little Jackson Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1721 over Little Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.