US Bridges

Sc 213 over Little River

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 5 MI N of Jenkinsville · Structure no. 000000000007110

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 213 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 213 over Little River in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSc 213
CrossesLittle River
Location5 MI N of Jenkinsville
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates34.32111, -81.25902
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,544 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 213 over Little River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 213 over Little River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 213 over Little River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 213 over Little River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 213 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.