US Bridges

S-40-1388 over Horse Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI W of Blythewood · Structure no. 000000000010441

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1388 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-1388 over Horse Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-40-1388
CrossesHorse Creek
Location5 MI W of Blythewood
RouteState Highway 1388
Coordinates34.21367, -81.06465
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-40-1388 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-1388 over Horse 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-40-1388 over Horse Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1388 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1388 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.