US Bridges

Sc 560 over North Campbell Creek

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 13.6 MI SE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000007270

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 560 over North Campbell Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 560 over North Campbell Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 560
CrossesNorth Campbell Creek
Location13.6 MI SE of Laurens
RouteState Highway 560
Coordinates34.31039, -81.94689
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic876 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 560 over North Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 560 over North Campbell 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 560 over North Campbell Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 560 over North Campbell Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 560 over North Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.