US Bridges

S-24-48 over Hard Labor Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 2.5MI SE Bradley · Structure no. 000000000004143

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-48 over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-24-48 over Hard Labor Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-24-48
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location2.5MI SE Bradley
RouteState Highway 48
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.02483, -82.21138
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 10
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic37 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S-24-48 over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is S-24-48 over Hard Labor Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-24-48 over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-24-48 over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-48 over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.