US Bridges

S-30-26 over Duncan Creek

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 6.4MI NE Clinton · Structure no. 000000000009230

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-26 over Duncan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-26 over Duncan Creek 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-30-26
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location6.4MI NE Clinton
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates34.51873, -81.78276
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-26 over Duncan Creek built?

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

What condition is S-30-26 over Duncan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-26 over Duncan Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is S-30-26 over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-26 over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.