US Bridges

S-30-259 over North Rabon Creek

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 3.9 MI NW Gray Court · Structure no. 000000000007811

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-259 over North Rabon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-259 over North Rabon Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-30-259
CrossesNorth Rabon Creek
Location3.9 MI NW Gray Court
RouteState Highway 259
Coordinates34.63398, -82.17269
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-30-259 over North Rabon Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-259 over North Rabon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-259 over North Rabon Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-30-259 over North Rabon Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-259 over North Rabon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.