US Bridges

S-30-309 over Burnt Mill Creek

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI SE Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003366

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-309 over Burnt Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-30-309 over Burnt Mill Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-30-309
CrossesBurnt Mill Creek
Location4.0 MI SE Laurens
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates34.44369, -81.99422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-309 over Burnt Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-309 over Burnt Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-309 over Burnt Mill Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-30-309 over Burnt Mill Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-309 over Burnt Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.