US Bridges

Sc 49 over I-385

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI NE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003012

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 49 over I-385 is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 49 over I-385 in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 49
CrossesI-385
Location4.5 MI NE of Laurens
RouteState Highway 49
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.53806, -81.95266
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 49 over I-385 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 49 over I-385 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 Sc 49 over I-385 carry?

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

How long is Sc 49 over I-385?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 49 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.