US Bridges

L-40-5661 over Spears Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 1.2 MI SE of Pontiac · Structure no. 000000000010801

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-40-5661 over Spears Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying L-40-5661 over Spears Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesL-40-5661
CrossesSpears Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of Pontiac
RouteCounty Highway 5661
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.11724, -80.83591
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$401,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-40-5661 over Spears Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-40-5661 over Spears 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 L-40-5661 over Spears Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-40-5661 over Spears Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns L-40-5661 over Spears Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.