US Bridges

S-30-228 over U.S. 25

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 13.6 MI SW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000008762

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-228 over U.S. 25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-228 over U.S. 25 in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-30-228
CrossesU.S. 25
Location13.6 MI SW Laurens
RouteState Highway 228
Coordinates34.41204, -82.22842
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-228 over U.S. 25 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-228 over U.S. 25 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-30-228 over U.S. 25 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-30-228 over U.S. 25?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-228 over U.S. 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.