US Bridges

C-30-148 over Br to Reedy River

FairClosed to traffic

Laurens County, South Carolina · 10.7MI NW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000008575

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-30-148 over Br to Reedy River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-30-148 over Br to 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-30-148
CrossesBr to Reedy River
Location10.7MI NW of Laurens
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates34.48964, -82.20313
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$237,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-30-148 over Br to Reedy River built?

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

What condition is C-30-148 over Br to Reedy River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does C-30-148 over Br to Reedy River carry?

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

How long is C-30-148 over Br to Reedy River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C-30-148 over Br to Reedy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.