US Bridges

US 221 over Warrior Creek

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 8.3 MI NE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000000352

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
275 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over Warrior Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 221 over Warrior Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221
CrossesWarrior Creek
Location8.3 MI NE of Laurens
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.61572, -81.98119
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 over Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 221 over Warrior 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 US 221 over Warrior Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over Warrior Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 over Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.