US Bridges

Sc 308 over I-385

Poor

Laurens County, South Carolina · 6.7 MI NE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003015

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 308 over I-385 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 308 over I-385 in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,672 by 2043. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 308
CrossesI-385
Location6.7 MI NE of Laurens
RouteState Highway 308
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.5178, -81.90041
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 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 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,672 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$648,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 308 over I-385 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Sc 308 over I-385 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 308 over I-385 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 308 over I-385?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 308 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.