US Bridges

C-30-532 over South Rabon Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.5MI NW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000005972

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-30-532 over South Rabon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-30-532 over South Rabon Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-30-532
CrossesSouth Rabon Creek
Location9.5MI NW of Laurens
RouteCounty Highway 532
Coordinates34.53937, -82.17527
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-30-532 over South Rabon Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-30-532 over South Rabon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does C-30-532 over South Rabon Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-30-532 over South Rabon Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C-30-532 over South Rabon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.