US Bridges

S-44-440 over Br Little Brown Ck

FairPosted for load

Union County, South Carolina · 5.8 MI NE Union · Structure no. 000000000007043

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-44-440 over Br Little Brown Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-44-440 over Br Little Brown Ck in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-44-440
CrossesBr Little Brown Ck
Location5.8 MI NE Union
RouteState Highway 440
CountyUnion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.76596, -81.54404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-44-440 over Br Little Brown Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-44-440 over Br Little Brown Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S-44-440 over Br Little Brown Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-44-440 over Br Little Brown Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S-44-440 over Br Little Brown Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.