US Bridges

Sc 72 Bus over CSX Rail Road_(aband)

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · City of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000000940

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 Bus over CSX Rail Road_(aband) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 72 Bus over CSX Rail Road_(aband) in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,215 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesSc 72 Bus
CrossesCSX Rail Road_(aband)
LocationCity of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates34.1959, -82.17074
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic16,215 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 72 Bus over CSX Rail Road_(aband) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 72 Bus over CSX Rail Road_(aband) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 72 Bus over CSX Rail Road_(aband) carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 Bus over CSX Rail Road_(aband)?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 Bus over CSX Rail Road_(aband)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.