US Bridges

Sc 230 over Anderson Branch

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 13.3 MI SW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000003264

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 230 over Anderson Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 230 over Anderson Branch in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,537 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 230
CrossesAnderson Branch
Location13.3 MI SW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 230
CountyEdgefield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.61204, -82.02406
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,537 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 230 over Anderson Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 230 over Anderson Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 230 over Anderson Branch carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 230 over Anderson Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 230 over Anderson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.