Sc 421 over Sou. Railroad
PoorPosted for loadAiken County, South Carolina · 1 MI E of Clearwater · Structure no. 000000000002286
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 421 over Sou. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 421 over Sou. Railroad in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 69 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,270 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 421 over Sou. Railroad built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Sc 421 over Sou. Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 421 over Sou. Railroad carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sc 421 over Sou. Railroad?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 421 over Sou. Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.