Sc 5 over Southern Railroad
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 1.9 MI SE of Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000002675
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 5 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 5 over Southern Railroad in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,050 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 5 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 5 over Southern Railroad 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 5 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Sc 5 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 5 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.