US Bridges

Sc 56 over I-26

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 8.8 MI NE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003013

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 56 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 56 over I-26 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 56
CrossesI-26
Location8.8 MI NE of Laurens
RouteState Highway 56
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.50651, -81.85965
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,339 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 56 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is Sc 56 over I-26 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 56 over I-26 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 56 over I-26?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 56 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.