S-30-486 over Scout Creek
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · City Laurens · Structure no. 000000000007000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-30-486 over Scout Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-30-486 over Scout Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S-30-486 over Scout Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-30-486 over Scout 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-30-486 over Scout Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-30-486 over Scout Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-30-486 over Scout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.