COMPASS RD.
Carrying COMPASS RD. over COLONELS CREEK
NW SCNG CTR IN RANGE 31D, Richland, South Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COMPASS RD.
The COMPASS RD. bridge in Richland, South Carolina carries COMPASS RD. over COLONELS CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 19.0 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 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.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COMPASS RD. 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1972
- Last Reconstructed
- 2006
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.0 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.8 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPTRAJAC0V3351
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
COMPASS 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 COMPASS 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 COMPASS RD.?
COMPASS RD. in Richland, South Carolina, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COMPASS RD. inspected?
COMPASS 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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COMPASS 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 COMPASS RD.?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for COMPASS RD..
Who is responsible for maintaining COMPASS RD.?
COMPASS RD. is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is COMPASS RD. and does age affect safety?
COMPASS RD. was built in 1972, making it 54 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.
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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