FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LIQUOR STILL RD.

Carrying LIQUOR STILL RD. over COLONEL'S CREEK

RANGE 28C & 28B, Richland, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LIQUOR STILL RD.

The LIQUOR STILL RD. bridge in Richland, South Carolina carries LIQUOR STILL RD. over COLONEL'S CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LIQUOR STILL RD. compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of South Carolina bridges
211
Bridges in Richland · 9 in Poor condition
LIQUOR STILL RD. 32.1 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.9
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
5.0 m (16 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPTRAJAC0R9912

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

LIQUOR STILL RD. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LIQUOR STILL RD. 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 LIQUOR STILL RD.?

LIQUOR STILL RD. in Richland, South Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LIQUOR STILL RD. inspected?

LIQUOR STILL RD.'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 25 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LIQUOR STILL RD. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LIQUOR STILL RD.?

LIQUOR STILL RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LIQUOR STILL RD.?

LIQUOR STILL RD. is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is LIQUOR STILL RD. and does age affect safety?

LIQUOR STILL RD. was built in 1984, making it 42 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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