SEMMES ROAD
Carrying SEMMES ROAD over SEMMES LAKE SPILLWAY
450 FT SE OF MARION AVE, Richland, South Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SEMMES ROAD
The SEMMES ROAD bridge in Richland, South Carolina carries SEMMES ROAD over SEMMES LAKE SPILLWAY. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.5 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,580 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SEMMES ROAD compares
Live comparison across South Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2021
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.5 m (61 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,580 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPTRAJAC0C2480
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SEMMES ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SEMMES ROAD against other structures in Richland and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SEMMES ROAD?
SEMMES ROAD in Richland, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SEMMES ROAD inspected?
SEMMES ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,580 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SEMMES ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SEMMES ROAD?
SEMMES ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SEMMES ROAD?
SEMMES ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is SEMMES ROAD and does age affect safety?
SEMMES ROAD was built in 2021, making it 5 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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