Sc 308 over Beards Fork Creek
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · 7.2 MI E of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003681
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 308 over Beards Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 308 over Beards Fork Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,672 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 308 over Beards Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 308 over Beards Fork Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 308 over Beards Fork Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sc 308 over Beards Fork Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 308 over Beards Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.