US Bridges

S-30-6 over Rabon Creek

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI SW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001523

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-6 over Rabon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-30-6 over Rabon Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-30-6
CrossesRabon Creek
Location8.0 MI SW Laurens
RouteState Highway 6
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.41493, -82.10769
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
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1948, making it 77 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 March 2023.

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 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-6 over Rabon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.