S-40-50 over Reader Point Creek
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of Eastmont · Structure no. 000000000009255
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-50 over Reader Point Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-40-50 over Reader Point Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,310 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-50 over Reader Point Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-50 over Reader Point 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-40-50 over Reader Point Creek carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-40-50 over Reader Point Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-50 over Reader Point Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.