US Bridges

US 221 over Burnt Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurens County, South Carolina · 1.8 MI SW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001075

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over Burnt Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 221 over Burnt Mill Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,345 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 221
CrossesBurnt Mill Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Laurens
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.47533, -82.02817
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,345 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 over Burnt Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 over Burnt Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 over Burnt Mill Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over Burnt Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 over Burnt Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.