US Bridges

S-30-36 over Reedy River

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.8 MI SW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000006320

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
250 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-36 over Reedy River is a concrete tee beam carrying S-30-36 over Reedy River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-30-36
CrossesReedy River
Location9.8 MI SW Laurens
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates34.41707, -82.15393
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-36 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-36 over Reedy 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-36 over Reedy River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-30-36 over Reedy River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-36 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.