US Bridges

US 221 over CSX RR

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000009038

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221 over CSX RR in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,241 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221
CrossesCSX RR
Location2 MI N of Laurens
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.53167, -81.99621
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,241 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 221 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 over CSX RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 221 over CSX RR carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over CSX RR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.