US Bridges

S-30-6 over Reedy River

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 10.3MI SW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000009229

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-6 over Reedy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-6 over Reedy River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2043. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-30-6
CrossesReedy River
Location10.3MI SW Laurens
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates34.39139, -82.13928
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-30-6 over Reedy River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-6 over Reedy River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-6 over Reedy River carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-30-6 over Reedy River?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-6 over Reedy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.