US Bridges

Sc 72 over Allisons Branch #2

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 12.6 MI E of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000002204

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 over Allisons Branch #2 is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 72 over Allisons Branch #2 in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 72
CrossesAllisons Branch #2
Location12.6 MI E of Laurens
RouteState Highway 72
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.49788, -81.79612
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 72 over Allisons Branch #2 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 72 over Allisons Branch #2 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 72 over Allisons Branch #2 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 over Allisons Branch #2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 over Allisons Branch #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.