Sc 252 over Rabon Creek
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI SW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000006531
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 322 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 252 over Rabon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 252 over Rabon Creek 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 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 252 over Rabon Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 252 over Rabon Creek 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 Rabon Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sc 252 over Rabon Creek?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 252 over Rabon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.