S-40-82 over Bear Creek
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 1.8 MI NE Cola · Structure no. 000000000009073
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-82 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-40-82 over Bear Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,843 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-82 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-82 over Bear 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-40-82 over Bear Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-40-82 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-82 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.