US Bridges

C-30-517 over Br to Warrior Creek

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 7.4MI NW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000008764

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-30-517 over Br to Warrior Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying C-30-517 over Br to Warrior Creek 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-30-517
CrossesBr to Warrior Creek
Location7.4MI NW of Laurens
RouteCounty Highway 517
Coordinates34.59676, -82.07597
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-30-517 over Br to Warrior Creek built?

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

What condition is C-30-517 over Br to Warrior Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does C-30-517 over Br to Warrior Creek carry?

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

How long is C-30-517 over Br to Warrior Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C-30-517 over Br to Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.