US Bridges

S-30-36 over Rabon Creek

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 7.2 MI SW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000004162

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-36 over Rabon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-36 over Rabon Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-30-36
CrossesRabon Creek
Location7.2 MI SW Laurens
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates34.44101, -82.12328
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-30-36 over Rabon Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-36 over Rabon 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-30-36 over Rabon Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-30-36 over Rabon Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-36 over Rabon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.