US Bridges

S-30-263 over Enoree River

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 6.6 MI NE Gray Court · Structure no. 000000000006896

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-263 over Enoree River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-263 over Enoree River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-30-263
CrossesEnoree River
Location6.6 MI NE Gray Court
RouteState Highway 263
Coordinates34.68334, -82.0398
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-30-263 over Enoree River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-263 over Enoree 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-30-263 over Enoree River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-30-263 over Enoree River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-263 over Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.