US Bridges

Sc 49 over Enoree River

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.6 MI NE Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001629

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 49 over Enoree River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 49 over Enoree River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,247 by 2043. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 49
CrossesEnoree River
Location9.6 MI NE Laurens
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates34.60895, -81.91207
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,247 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Sc 49 over Enoree River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 49 over Enoree River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 49 over Enoree River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 49 over Enoree River?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 49 over Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.