US Bridges

Sc 6 over Sou.R/R-In St.Matthews-

Fair

Calhoun County, South Carolina · Town of ST Matthews · Structure no. 000000000001929

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 6 over Sou.R/R-In St.Matthews- is a concrete slab carrying Sc 6 over Sou.R/R-In St.Matthews- in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,314 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 6
CrossesSou.R/R-In St.Matthews-
LocationTown of ST Matthews
RouteState Highway 6
CountyCalhoun County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.66448, -80.77735
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,314 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 6 over Sou.R/R-In St.Matthews- built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 6 over Sou.R/R-In St.Matthews- 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 6 over Sou.R/R-In St.Matthews- carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 6 over Sou.R/R-In St.Matthews-?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 6 over Sou.R/R-In St.Matthews-?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.