US Bridges

S-40-83 over Crane Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 1 MI SE of Killian · Structure no. 000000000009074

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-83 over Crane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-40-83 over Crane 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,055 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-40-83
CrossesCrane Creek
Location1 MI SE of Killian
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates34.12893, -80.92945
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2023)
Projected traffic26,055 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-83 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-83 over Crane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-83 over Crane Creek carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-40-83 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-83 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.