US Bridges

S-30-38 over Little River

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 8.5 MI S Clinton · Structure no. 000000000004352

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-38 over Little River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying S-30-38 over Little River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-30-38
CrossesLittle River
Location8.5 MI S Clinton
RouteState Highway 38
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.3504, -81.89329
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+14 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic803 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-38 over Little River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-38 over Little River 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 S-30-38 over Little River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-30-38 over Little River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-38 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.