US Bridges

S-30-496 over Br of Little River

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI NW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000004598

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-496 over Br of Little River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-496 over Br of Little River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,528 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-30-496
CrossesBr of Little River
Location2.5 MI NW Laurens
RouteState Highway 496
Coordinates34.51345, -82.05726
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,528 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-30-496 over Br of Little River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-496 over Br of Little River 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-30-496 over Br of Little River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-30-496 over Br of Little River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-496 over Br of Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.