US Bridges

Sc 247 over P and N Railroad

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · Belton Town Limits · Structure no. 000000000005457

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 247 over P and N Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Sc 247 over P and N Railroad in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 247
CrossesP and N Railroad
LocationBelton Town Limits
RouteState Highway 247
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.52552, -82.48856
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 247 over P and N Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 247 over P and N Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 247 over P and N Railroad carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 247 over P and N Railroad?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 247 over P and N Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.