S-24-38 over Saluda River
FairGreenwood County, South Carolina · Town of Ware Shoals · Structure no. 000000000007373
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-24-38 over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-24-38 over Saluda River in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-24-38 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-24-38 over Saluda River 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 2025.
How much traffic does S-24-38 over Saluda River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-24-38 over Saluda River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-24-38 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.