S-30-42 over S.C. 127
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · 1.8 MI SE Laurens · Structure no. 000000000004163
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-30-42 over S.C. 127 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-42 over S.C. 127 in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-30-42 over S.C. 127 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-30-42 over S.C. 127 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-30-42 over S.C. 127 carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-30-42 over S.C. 127?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-30-42 over S.C. 127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.