US Bridges

C-30-681 over I-26

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 8.1 MI NE Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-30-681 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-30-681 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-30-681
CrossesI-26
Location8.1 MI NE Laurens
RouteCounty Highway 681
Coordinates34.52277, -81.87691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-30-681 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is C-30-681 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does C-30-681 over I-26 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-30-681 over I-26?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C-30-681 over I-26?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.