US Bridges

C-24-516 over C.S.X. Railroad

Good

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 5.2 MI SW Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000008749

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

C-24-516 over C.S.X. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-24-516 over C.S.X. Railroad in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesC-24-516
CrossesC.S.X. Railroad
Location5.2 MI SW Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 516
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.1493, -82.23663
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-24-516 over C.S.X. Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-24-516 over C.S.X. Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does C-24-516 over C.S.X. Railroad carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-24-516 over C.S.X. Railroad?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns C-24-516 over C.S.X. Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.