US Bridges

Sc 9 Bus over RR Lc

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · Lancaster City Limits · Structure no. 000000000000347

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 Bus over RR Lc is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 9 Bus over RR Lc in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 96 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,627 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesSc 9 Bus
CrossesRR Lc
LocationLancaster City Limits
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.71318, -80.79949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,627 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 9 Bus over RR Lc built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Sc 9 Bus over RR Lc 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 9 Bus over RR Lc carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 Bus over RR Lc?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 Bus over RR Lc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.