US Bridges

S-30-49 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 7.2 MI SW Clinton · Structure no. 000000000002207

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-49 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying S-30-49 over CSX Railroad 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-30-49
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location7.2 MI SW Clinton
RouteState Highway 49
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.39399, -81.96284
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic584 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 S-30-49 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is S-30-49 over CSX Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-49 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-30-49 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-49 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.