US Bridges

S-40-1274 over Bee Ridge RD

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 11 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000009586

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1274 over Bee Ridge RD is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-1274 over Bee Ridge RD in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,837 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-40-1274
CrossesBee Ridge RD
Location11 MI NE of Columbia
RouteState Highway 1274
Coordinates34.116, -80.9028
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2023)
Projected traffic18,837 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-1274 over Bee Ridge RD built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-1274 over Bee Ridge RD 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-40-1274 over Bee Ridge RD carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1274 over Bee Ridge RD?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1274 over Bee Ridge RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.