US Bridges

S-40-404 over Mill Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 4 MI N of Hopkins · Structure no. 000000000010510

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-404 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-40-404 over Mill Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,939 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-40-404
CrossesMill Creek
Location4 MI N of Hopkins
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates33.96133, -80.90232
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2023)
Projected traffic15,939 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-404 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-404 over Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-40-404 over Mill Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-404 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-404 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.