S-44-438 over Cox Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, South Carolina · 1.2 MI E Carlisle · Structure no. 000000000006795
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-44-438 over Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-44-438 over Cox Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2025. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-44-438 over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-44-438 over Cox Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does S-44-438 over Cox Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-44-438 over Cox Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-44-438 over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.