US Bridges

S-30-42 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · Laurens City Limits · Structure no. 000000000004595

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-42 over CSX Railroad is a concrete slab carrying S-30-42 over CSX Railroad in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-30-42
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationLaurens City Limits
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates34.47806, -82.01072
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-42 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-42 over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-30-42 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-42 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.