US Bridges

S-30-6 over Rabon Creek

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI SW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000000167

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-6 over Rabon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying S-30-6 over Rabon Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-30-6
CrossesRabon Creek
Location8.0 MI SW Laurens
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates34.41426, -82.10847
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2043
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$339,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-6 over Rabon Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-6 over Rabon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-30-6 over Rabon Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-30-6 over Rabon Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-6 over Rabon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.