US Bridges

S-30-47 over Saluda Rv (power Flare)

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 14.2 MI SW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000008572

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-47 over Saluda Rv (power Flare) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-47 over Saluda Rv (power Flare) 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-30-47
CrossesSaluda Rv (power Flare)
Location14.2 MI SW Laurens
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates34.40444, -82.2344
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 S-30-47 over Saluda Rv (power Flare) built?

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

What condition is S-30-47 over Saluda Rv (power Flare) 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 S-30-47 over Saluda Rv (power Flare) carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-30-47 over Saluda Rv (power Flare)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-47 over Saluda Rv (power Flare)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.