US Bridges

Sc 72 Old Location over CSX Rail Road

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.5 MI SE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001078

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 Old Location over CSX Rail Road is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 72 Old Location over CSX Rail Road in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSc 72 Old Location
CrossesCSX Rail Road
Location9.5 MI SE of Laurens
RouteState Highway 984
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.36713, -81.96748
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 72 Old Location over CSX Rail Road built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Sc 72 Old Location over CSX Rail Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 72 Old Location over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 Old Location over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 Old Location over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.