US Bridges

S-30-60 over Little River

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · Laurens City Limits · Structure no. 000000000006322

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-60 over Little River is a concrete slab carrying S-30-60 over Little 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,371 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-30-60
CrossesLittle River
LocationLaurens City Limits
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.49025, -82.00113
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,371 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-60 over Little River built?

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

What condition is S-30-60 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-60 over Little River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-30-60 over Little River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-60 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.