US Bridges

S-30-343 over Warrior Creek

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 7.6 MI N Laurens · Structure no. 000000000007582

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-343 over Warrior Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-343 over Warrior Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-30-343
CrossesWarrior Creek
Location7.6 MI N Laurens
RouteState Highway 343
Coordinates34.61156, -82.01172
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic487 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-343 over Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-343 over Warrior Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-343 over Warrior Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is S-30-343 over Warrior Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-343 over Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.