US 221 over Enoree River
FairClosed to trafficLaurens County, South Carolina · 10.8 MI NE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001628
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 471 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 221 over Enoree River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221 over Enoree River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 471 ft (143.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 221 over Enoree River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 221 over Enoree River 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 Enoree River carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 221 over Enoree River?
The structure is 471 ft (143.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 221 over Enoree River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.