US Bridges

C-30-513 over Br to Warrior Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurens County, South Carolina · 7.2MI NW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000008365

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-30-513 over Br to Warrior Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-30-513 over Br to Warrior Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-30-513
CrossesBr to Warrior Creek
Location7.2MI NW of Laurens
RouteCounty Highway 513
Coordinates34.59518, -82.06485
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$263,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-30-513 over Br to Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is C-30-513 over Br to Warrior 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C-30-513 over Br to Warrior Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-30-513 over Br to Warrior Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C-30-513 over Br to Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.