US Bridges

Sc 560 over Little River

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 14.8 MI SE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000009345

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 560 over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 560 over Little River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 560
CrossesLittle River
Location14.8 MI SE of Laurens
RouteState Highway 560
Coordinates34.32199, -81.86887
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic876 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 Sc 560 over Little River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 560 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 560 over Little River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 560 over Little River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 560 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.