US Bridges

Sc 49 over Warrior Creek

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.2 MI NE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001732

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 49 over Warrior Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 49 over Warrior Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,247 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 49
CrossesWarrior Creek
Location9.2 MI NE of Laurens
RouteState Highway 49
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.60324, -81.91498
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$813,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 49 over Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 49 over Warrior 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 49 over Warrior Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 49 over Warrior Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 49 over Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.