US Bridges

Sc 225 over C S X Railroad

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 1.8 MI SW of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000006307

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 225 over C S X Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 225 over C S X Railroad in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,625 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 225
CrossesC S X Railroad
Location1.8 MI SW of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 225
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.1777, -82.18364
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
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 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,625 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 225 over C S X Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 225 over C S X Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 225 over C S X Railroad carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 225 over C S X Railroad?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 225 over C S X Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.