S-40-804 over Myers Creek
Richland County, South Carolina · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-40-804 over Myers Creek in Richland County, South Carolina, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 850 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 168 of the 367 inventoried bridges in Richland County rated fair (45.8%); 17 (4.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 89 ft |
| Location | 6 Mi SW of Congaree |
| NBI structure number | 000000000007940 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Richland County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-26 over I-20 | 1964 | 143,200 | Fair |
| I-26/RAMP Off I-26 over RR Csxt | 1958 | 130,700 | Fair |
| I-20 over Crane Creek & S-43 | 1964 | 123,700 | Fair |
| I-20 over Broad River | 1965 | 123,700 | Fair |
| I-20 over Sou. RR & Priv. Rd. . | 1965 | 123,700 | Fair |
| I-20 over Trib to Crane Creek | 1965 | 107,900 | Fair |
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