US Bridges

C-24-500 over Hard Labor Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 10.2 MI SW of Gwd · Structure no. 000000000006691

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-24-500 over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-24-500 over Hard Labor Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC-24-500
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location10.2 MI SW of Gwd
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.04887, -82.21168
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$74,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-24-500 over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-24-500 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 2024.

How much traffic does C-24-500 over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-24-500 over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-24-500 over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.