US Bridges

Sc 246 over CSX Rail Road

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI NE of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000002742

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 246 over CSX Rail Road is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 246 over CSX Rail Road in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,857 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 246
CrossesCSX Rail Road
Location6.5 MI NE of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 246
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.23416, -82.06199
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,857 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$861,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 246 over CSX Rail Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 246 over CSX Rail Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 246 over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 246 over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 246 over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.