Sc 560 over Bush River
PoorPosted for loadLaurens County, South Carolina · 11.4 MI N W of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001397
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 560 over Bush River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 560 over Bush River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 560 over Bush River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 560 over Bush River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 560 over Bush River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Sc 560 over Bush River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 560 over Bush River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.