US Bridges

Sc 252 over Reedy River

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 10.9 MI SW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000006530

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 252 over Reedy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 252 over Reedy River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 252
CrossesReedy River
Location10.9 MI SW of Laurens
RouteState Highway 252
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.45552, -82.1972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sc 252 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 252 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 252 over Reedy River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 252 over Reedy River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 252 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.