S-30-344 over Banks Creek
FairPosted for loadLaurens County, South Carolina · 15.5 MI SW Clinton · Structure no. 000000000002210
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-30-344 over Banks Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-30-344 over Banks Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-30-344 over Banks Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-30-344 over Banks 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-30-344 over Banks Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-30-344 over Banks Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-30-344 over Banks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.