L-40-673 over Nicholas Creek
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 3 MI NE of Irmo · Structure no. 000000000008783
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-40-673 over Nicholas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying L-40-673 over Nicholas 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 66 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-40-673 over Nicholas Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-40-673 over Nicholas 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does L-40-673 over Nicholas Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-40-673 over Nicholas Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns L-40-673 over Nicholas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.