US Bridges

S-30-29 over Reedy River

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 12.5 MI SW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000008571

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-29 over Reedy River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-30-29 over Reedy River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-30-29
CrossesReedy River
Location12.5 MI SW Laurens
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates34.328, -82.08494
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-30-29 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-29 over Reedy River 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-30-29 over Reedy River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-30-29 over Reedy River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-29 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.