Sc 124 over Saluda River
PoorPosted for loadGreenville County, South Carolina · 5 MI W of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000001052
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 124 over Saluda River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 124 over Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 85 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,732 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 124 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Sc 124 over Saluda River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 124 over Saluda River carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sc 124 over Saluda River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 124 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.