US Bridges

Sc 5 over Southern RR

Fair

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 1 MI E Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000009754

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 5 over Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 5 over Southern RR in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,964 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 5
CrossesSouthern RR
Location1 MI E Blacksburg
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCherokee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.12801, -81.50435
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic14,964 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 5 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 5 over Southern RR 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 5 over Southern RR carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 5 over Southern RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 5 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.