US Bridges

Boyden Arbor Rd. over Gills Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · SE of Gate 4 · Structure no. DAPTRAJAC0D6631

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Boyden Arbor Rd. over Gills Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Boyden Arbor Rd. over Gills Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBoyden Arbor Rd.
CrossesGills Creek
LocationSE of Gate 4
Coordinates34.0397, -80.92743
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyden Arbor Rd. over Gills Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyden Arbor Rd. over Gills 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Boyden Arbor Rd. over Gills Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Boyden Arbor Rd. over Gills Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Boyden Arbor Rd. over Gills Creek?

It is owned by the Army.