Sc 247 over Saluda River
GoodAnderson County, South Carolina · 4.6 MI NE Belton · Structure no. 000000000000477
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 512 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 247 over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 247 over Saluda River in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2043. The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 247 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 247 over Saluda River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 247 over Saluda River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sc 247 over Saluda River?
The structure is 512 ft (156 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 247 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.